In November 2021, an atmospheric river brought an unprecedented amount of rain to the province just as winter was beginning. Highway infrastructure including roads and bridges was heavily impacted by the water. High water levels and slides damaged bridges and culverts, as well as large road sections. This resulted in cutting off main access routes to several areas of the province.
Slides can be complex and challenging to mitigate. They are often massive, and extremely difficult and expensive to stabilize.
The 2021 B.C. Highway Flood Recovery Projects are being undertaken to address the transportation impact on these routes (Highways 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 19, 99 and other side roads).
The people who build and maintain roads in B.C. have a reputation second to none, and their response to this disaster was remarkable. Working day and night they have completed temporary repairs that allowed many areas to reopen. However, the damage is extensive and will take years to fully recover.
Over the coming months project teams will be engaging with communities, local governments, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to discuss the potential long-term transportation solutions at each project site.
Work continues, repairing and increasing the resiliency of locations on the Sunshine Coast that were affected by the November 2021 atmospheric river event. Tenders for permanent repairs are expected to be posted on the BCBid website in spring 2024. Permanent repairs are expected to start in summer 2024.
Silver Skagit Road reopens to the public as of April 15, 2024. Construction activities will begin after April 15, 2024, along the route and will continue for the 2024 and 2025 construction season to repair the remaining 13 flood damaged sites along the route. Silver Lake Campground and Silver Lake Provincial Park are open to public access.
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