Durrell Road

Last updated on August 28, 2024

An aerial view of Durrell Road and slide damage from spring 2021. The project team was on-site carrying out inspections. April 22, 2024

Closed. Geotechnical investigations and engineering analysis underway. A landslide that occurred in 2021 remains active and the road is unsafe for public travel through the slide area.

Notice of work - August 2024

Crews will be on-site to adjust the placement of concrete barriers on Durrell Road. To ensure the public's safety, we ask residents to stay away from work areas.

Location and preliminary options map

Durrell Road Map Presents 2 options for moving the road for discussion and the area of the landslide

Durrell Road is located approximately 14 km south of Quesnel.


Status

Durrell Road is closed at the slide area. An alternate route for residents on either side of the slide area provides access to Highway 97. Long-term restoration options are currently being explored to determine a safe and climate resilient solution.
Work includes:

  • Options development
  • Environmental reviews and on-site inspections

Traffic impacts

Notification of project-related fieldwork or construction is posted on this page in advance. For the latest information on road conditions, please visit DriveBC.

Timeline

We will have more information on timelines when our technical work is complete.

Public engagement

You can share your feedback with the project manager. Use the subscribe feature to be informed of opportunities for public engagement and updates to this page. 

Archive​

 

Progress updates

March 2022 
A program-wide engagement period was held to introduce the public to the projects, providing context and an overview of the background, process, and short-listed options being explored.

February 2022 
Door-to-door visits to approximately 100 local residences. Feedback on the project was gathered.

November 2021
An in-person drop-in session at Kersley Hall was held to provide updates on the Durrell Road Project. 

Spring 2021 
During the spring freshet, a landslide occurred along Durrell Road. The existing road moved 3 to 4 m vertically and 10 to 12 m horizontally and is geotechnically unstable. The road was closed, and alternate routes to Highway 97 for residents on either side of the slide area were identified.

 

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Contact information

For more information contact:

Daniel Alyward
Project Manager

Media Inquiries Phone
250-356-8241