Durrell Road
Last updated on January 17, 2025
Closed. Geotechnical and engineering analysis ongoing following a 2021 slide.
Location and preliminary options map
Durrell Road is located approximately 14 km south of Quesnel.
Status
Durrell Road remains closed at the slide area and is not accessible to traffic. Concrete barriers have been installed to block vehicles from using the closed road. 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:
- Option 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
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Archive
Progress updates
August 2024
Crews adjusted the placement of concrete barriers on Durrell Road.
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.
News
Notifications
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.
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