Selkirk Natural Resource District road safety information

Last updated on August 28, 2026

Road notices and warnings

Idaho Lookout FSR 3108.01 (December 4, 2024)
The Idaho Lookout FSR has been closed since June of 2020 due to fill slope failures and culvert washouts. The Selkirk District has done engagement on options that are being considered to reestablish access to Idaho Lookout. The options were developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Forests Engineering Branch, along with input from the Selkirk Resource District Engineering department. Ground truthing and feasibility studies have been completed over the last couple of years to identify the most reasonable options to reestablish access to Idaho Lookout. A decision has not been made yet on which option to pursue. A final decision is expected by winter 2025, barring unforeseen delays, and will be posted here when available.

Jordan FSR 0805.01 (March 2, 2026)
Sledding access only during winter months. After April 15, industrial traffic will commence for the season. Road may be closed temporarily for a "dry out" period. Please use the posted Resource Road Channel and be mindful of all users.

Work in progress/upcoming works

Akolkolex - McCrae FSR 5384.11 (August 26, 2026)
Planned road repairs will take place during the week of August 26 to September 4th 2026. Expect 45-minute or longer road closures while crews replace several culverts, complete ditching and vegetation removal, and grade the road. Please plan accordingly and use caution around the work area. Respect and follow the directions of road crews. No alternate route.

Meadow Mountain FSR 0185.02 (August 6, 2026)
Planned road maintenance on Meadow Mountain FSR between 12km and 22km from week of August 24, 2026 to approximately September 18, 2026. The cabin is located at 21km. The road will remain open but expect delays up to 2 hours long between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Stenson Creek FSR 7048.01 (August 24, 2026)
Planned road maintenance on Stenson Creek FSR between 2km and 9km from week of August 24, 2026 to approximately September 4^th 2026. Delays up to one hour are possible. Drivable water bars will be installed which requires vehicles to have 4x4 and high clearance.

Whitewater FSR 10044.01 (August 24, 2026)
Planned road maintenance on Whitewater FSR between 0.5km and 2.5km from approximately August 26, 2026 to week of September 4^th 2026. Delays up to one hour are possible. Drivable water bars will be installed which requires vehicles to have 4x4 and high clearance.

Road closures and restrictions

Bayonne Creek FSR 3933 01 (July 6, 2026)
Road and bridge are closed at 4km as this bridge is unsafe and has been load rated to 0 tonnes by a Professional Engineer. A barricade has been established on the south side of the 4km bridge and there is no vehicle access beyond this bridge to the north. No planned repair date.

Blaeberry FSR 7507.01 (historic – date unknown)
Road closed at 5.4 km due to Bridge Removal. No repair date. Alternate access to Thompson Falls via Thompson Falls FSR (7507.02)

Blazed Creek 9178.01 (July 20, 2020)
Road closed from 0.8 to 3.5 km indefinitely. Bypass via the Bluebird operational road on opposite side of valley.

Big Mouth FSR 7764.01 (June 17, 2026)
Road closed at 0.5km due to multiple box culvert failures. No planned repair date at this time.

Burrell – McFarlane Creek 0099.03 (June 19, 2018)
Road closed at 2.5 km due to culvert wash out. No planned repair date.

Burrell – Tenderloin FSR 0099.02 (June 15, 2021)
Road closed at 6.9 km due to culvert washout. Road has been barricaded. No planned repair date.

Goat/Kamma Creek FSR 0052.03 (June 6, 2025)
Road is closed at bridge N7-082 to all traffic at 25.5km for public safety due to deteriorated bridge deck conditions.

Goat Range Park Br FSR 7051.02 (June 13, 2025)
This FSR is located at 47km on Hwy 31, approximately 4.5km southeast of Trout Lake, and provides access into the Healy Creek watershed. Road is closed to all traffic at the 0.0 km bridge N7-266 for public safety due to deteriorated bridge deck conditions. No planned repair date.

Halfway River North FSR 0176.01 (June 1, 2017)
Road closed at 4.5 km due to washout. Road has been barricaded. No planned repair date.

Heights FSR 0237.04 (August 28, 2026)
Road closed at the 0km in the Duhamel Creek watershed. This FSR is closed for public safety due landslide concerns. Road recontouring construction activities will be occurring at 3.6km in early September 2026.

Idaho Lookout FSR 3108.01 (June 1, 2020)
Road closed at 1.5 km due to fill slope failures and culvert washout. Has been barricaded. No planned repair date.

Incomappleux River FSR 3397.01 (2024)
Road is closed (gated and barricaded) at 0.0 km due to public safety risk, including down rated structures and rock fall hazard. Deactivation planning is underway.

Leake Creek FSR 0125.02 (May 11, 2026)
Leake Creek FSR is closed from 0.0km to 1.34km (entire length) due to washouts and landslides. There is no planned repair date and no public access is permitted. Forest Service Road Closed signage has been placed on each end of the road to indicate the closed section of FSR.

Powder Creek FSR 7475.01 (June 15, 2021)
Road closed at 12.3km due to damaged bridge (N7-137). No planned repair date.

Rendell Creek FSR 9267.01 (June 15, 2021)
Road closed at 9.0 km due to culvert washout. Road has been barricaded. No planned repair date.

Wilson Creek West 0035.02 (2015)
Road closed at 6.0 km since 2015. Fill slope failure. ATV access only. Has been barricaded. No planned repair date.

Woodbury Fletcher FSR 0198.02 (May 29, 2026)
Woodbury Fletcher FSR is closed with a barricade at 3.7km because of a sink hole at 3.7km and a slump at 5km. No vehicular access beyond 3.7km. There is no planned repair date.

Road deactivations

Heights FSR 0237 04 (July 6, 2026)
Heights FSR from 0.0km to 6.7km, in the Duhamel Creek watershed, is planned for deactivation in approximately July 2027. Deactivation planning is currently underway, and a detailed prescription is not yet available. Due to the extent of existing terrain instabilities, there will be no ATV access after completion of deactivation. Notice of proposed deactivation signage has been posted.

Incomappleux FSR 3397 (November 3, 2025)
The Incomappleux FSR is closed due to risk to public safety. Plans are underway to deactivate the Forest Service Road. Draft prescriptions have been developed for Branches 01, 03 and 04. A map of the planned work and deactivation prescription can be reviewed:

Draft deactivation prescriptions for Branch 02 are being developed and will be posted once available.

Kuskanax Creek Section Two FSR 0042.05 (Nov 3, 2025)
Deactivation planning is underway for 2026 field season. Road may be fully rehabbed if incremental funding is available.

Sitkum Creek FSR 0235 01 (July 6, 2026)
Sitkum Creek FSR from 2.9km to 6.8km, in the Sitkum Creek watershed, is planned for deactivation in approximately June 2027. Deactivation planning is currently underway, and a detailed prescription is not yet available. Notice of proposed deactivation signage has been posted.

Tangiers River FSR 6139.01 (October 2020)
Road closed at 0.0 km. Has been deactivated.

Trout Lake Rady-Creek FSR 0321.02 (Nov 13, 2025)
Road has been posted for deactivation in the field. Deactivation planned for 2026.

Contact information

Please report any road safety issues to the Selkirk Natural Resource District office

Office
250-825-1100

Fax
250-825-9657

Email
FOR.SelkirkDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca

Street

1907 Ridgewood Road, Nelson, B.C., V1L 6K1

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