Bastin Road at Bastin Hill
Open with lane closures. A landslide in 2021 remains active.
Construction Update January 21, 2022
Construction work, including drainage improvements, slope repair and stabilization, and debris removal was completed in January 2022. These works address safety, accessibility, and reliability for road users through spring 2022 while permanent, long-term solutions are being developed.
Location
- Bastin Hill is located approximately 24 km southeast of Quesnel
Conditions
- Although the slide remains active, Bastin Road is open and safe for travel but is reduced to single lane alternating traffic
Status
- Interim drainage and slope improvements underway
- Conceptual design including repairs and alternate alignments, geotechnical and hydrotechnical investigations, aerial LiDAR surveys, climate-resilience and environmental reviews is underway
- Geotechnical investigations are ongoing including aerial LiDAR surveys and ground movement monitoring
