Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District Road safety information

Highway 97 near Summerland is closed because of a rockslide; we are seeing increased use of the 201-Forest Service Road (7654.01) as motorists are choosing to use these roads as alternate routes. Those using Forest Service Roads and other resource roads should do so with caution.  

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Resource roads are not built or maintained to the same standards as public highways. Many resource roads are not maintained for high volumes of vehicular traffic and have rough, loose gravel surfaces and are narrow (often one lane wide).  Back-country travelers should be aware of rapidly changing weather and stream flows which may affect road conditions. Resource roads may not have signs or barriers identifying all hazards or dangers.

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Road notices and warnings

South Fork FSR 0993.01 (August 1, 2023)
Take notice. The South Fork Forest Service Road is a busy industrial use FSR.  This road is currently seeing very high volumes of log haul and construction equipment traffic. This is a radio-controlled ‘industrial use’ road, and all road users are advised to exercise extreme caution and follow posted resource road protocol.

South Fork FSR 0993.05 (August 8, 2023)
Take notice. Users of the South Fork – Pinnacles Forest Service Road (0993.05). Road users should expect delays, crews and equipment are active on this forest service road, and caution is advised. Work is expected to continue until early September.

Work in progress / upcoming works

South Fork FSR 0993.01 (August 3, 2023)
The South Fork Forest Service Road located near Cherryville will be closed at 14.0-Km from October 15, 2023 – November 15, 2023.  This closure is required for bridge replacement. There will be no vehicle access during the closure due to the construction.

 

Road closures and restrictions 

NOTE: Many FSR roads are affected by wildfires in the area, please read the list below carefully to confirm the route you plan to use is open and safe for travel.

Adams Plateau FSR 4852.01 (August 16, 2023)
The Adams Plateau Forest Service Road is closed for public safety and fire suppression activities. There is no timeline on a re-opening.

Adams Plateau - Corning FSR 4852.04 (August 16, 2023)
The Adams Plateau - Corning Forest Service Road is closed for public safety and fire suppression activities. There is no timeline on a re-opening.

Ashnola FSR 6296.01 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed for public safety and fire suppression activity due to the Gillanders Creek and Crater Creek Fires.

Ashnola-Crater FSR 6296.02 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed for public safety and fire suppression activity due to the Gillanders Creek and Crater Creek Fires.

Ashton Mara East (Skyline) FSR 5143.05 (May 14, 2018)
Road closed at or near 11.4 km due to landslide blocking the road. No timeline on repairs.

Bastion Creek FSR 5653.01 (January 2019)
Road closed for water control purposes.

Bear FSR 7720.01 (August 25, 2023)
Bear FSR is closed to approximately 22-Km (junction with the Mellin Lake FSR) due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Bear – Esperon FSR 7720.02 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Bear – Jackpine FSR 7720.04 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Bear – Nicola River FSR 7720.05 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Bear – Jackpine Lake FSR    7720.15 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Craigellachie Anstey – Gorge 0839.01 FSR. (Commencing​ September 25, 2023)
Road will be closed at 32.0-Km for approximately 10-days.  No vehicle access.

Harris Creek FSR 1031.01 (June 16, 2022)
Road closed at or near 24.0 km due to a road washout. No timeline on repairs.

Hidden Creek FSR    9556.01 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 100    9556.02 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 101    9556.03 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 102    9556.04 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 200    9556.05 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 201    9556.06 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 300    9556.07 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 400    9556.08 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 500    9556.09 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Hidden Creek FSR – Hidden Creek Spur 600    9556.10 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Joe Rich FSR 10649.01 (July 5, 2021)
Road closed at 4.2-Km – the road is washed out at this location. No timeline on repairs.

Mabel - Cotton FSR 1111.05 (June 14, 2022)
Road closed at or near 38.0 km due to a landslide blocking the road. No timeline on repairs.

McDougall Creek FSR 1071.01 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

McDougall Creek – Mount Swite FSR 1071.02 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

McGregor - Siwash Rock FSR 7596.05 (May 28, 2018)
Road closed at 0.5 km due to washout. No timeline on repairs.

Mellin Lake FSR 9396.01 (August 25, 2023)
Mellin Lake Forest Service Road is closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

Munro Lake FSR 8696.01 (September 22, 2023)
Munro Lake Forest Service Road is closed for public safety and fire suppression activity due to the Glen Lake Fire.

North Fork FSR 0762.01.  (Commencing October 3, 2023)
Road will be closed at 20.0-Km for approximately 10-days.  No vehicle access.

North Fork - Perry River East FSR 0762.04.  (Commencing October 9, 2023.)
Road will be closed at 7.0-Km for approximately 7-days.  No vehicle access.

Peachland FSR (8694.01) September 18, 2023
The Peachland Forest Service Road is closed due to wildfire activity.

Peachland – Glen Lake FSR (8694.02)  September 18, 2023
The Peachland - Glen Lake Forest Service Road is closed due to wildfire activity.

Peachland – Trout Creek FSR (8694.03)  September 18, 2023
The Peachland - Trout Creek Forest Service Road is closed due to wildfire activity.

Scotch - Lamberton FSR 0771.04 (May 14, 2018)
Road closed at 10 km due to slide. No timeline on repairs.

South Fork - Yeoward FSR 0993-04 (Oct 1, 2019)
Road closed at 3.5 km due to bridge washout. No timeline on repairs.

Sugar - Nelson FSR 0905.06 (May 21, 2020)
Road closed at 32 km due to road failure. No timeline on repairs or reopening.

Sugar Lake – Sugar Reiter FSR 0905.02  (June 24, 2022)
Road closed at or near 8 km. The road is washed-out at this location. No timeline on repairs.

Trepanier Creek FSR 0941.01 (August 25, 2023)
The Trepanier Creek FSR is closed due to wildfire response at the McDougall Creek Fire.

The Yard Creek - Griffin Br. 1 FSR 4848.06 (July 5, 2022)
Road Closed at or near 9.5-km. A slide has closed the road at this location. No timeline on repairs.

Whiteman Creek FSR 8569.01 (May 5, 2023) 
Road closed. This closure does not impact access to the Sugarloaf Forest Service Road which will remain open.

Whiteman Creek - Bouleau FSR 8569.02 (September 10, 2021)
Road closed near 0 km due to unstable ground. No planned repair date.

Whiteman Creek - Granite FSR 8569.03 (May 5, 2023)
Road closed.

Road deactivation

Cardinal FSR 8690.01 - retired as of December 7, 2017