Durrell Road

Last updated on April 30, 2025

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

Permanently closed. Access route available via Dale Lake Road.

Location 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

Following investigation, planning, and options analysis across multiple project disciplines, the Ministry is proceeding with a plan to permanently close a 400-metre segment of Durrell Road. This portion of Durrell Road has been closed to the public since 2021 due to slide activity that made the road impassable.

Dale Lake Road, which has been used as the primary detour route since 2021, will now become the permanent access route to Highway 97 east of the slide area.

Traffic impacts

Durrell Road remains closed at the slide area and is not accessible to traffic. Concrete barriers remain in place to block vehicle access.

Notification of on-site activities will be posted on this page in advance.

Scope

Permanent road closure work will include:

  • Construction of turnarounds at both ends of the closed road segment
  • Installation of guidance signage for drivers
  • Gravel access to driveways and utility poles

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

April 2025 
The Ministry announced the permanent closure of a 400-metre segment of Durrell Road following investigation, planning, and options analysis. Dale Lake Road was confirmed as the permanent access route. Permanent road closure works include construction of turnarounds at both ends of the closed road segment, installation of guidance signage for drivers, and gravel access to driveways and utility poles.

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.

 

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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Contact information

For more information contact:

Daniel Alyward
Project Manager

Media Inquiries Phone
250-356-8241