Durrell Road
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Permanently closed. Construction of turnarounds and drainage improvements through September 2026. Access route available via Dale Lake Road.
Notice of work - July 2026
Construction in the Durrell Road Project area is underway and expected to continue through September 2026. Work includes:
- Tree clearing
- Drainage improvements and culvert replacements
- Construction of turnarounds
- Resurfacing sections of Durrell Road and Dale Lake Road
Drivers should expect increased construction activity and periodic traffic delays in the area.
For more information about the project background, completed work and construction currently underway read:
Location map
Durrell Road is located approximately 14 km south of Quesnel.
Status
Construction is underway in the Durrell Road Project area and is expected to continue through September 2026. The work follows the permanent closure of an approximately 400-metre section of Durrell Road after a major landslide in spring 2021.
Residents continue to have safe and reliable access to Highway 97 east of the slide area and to Dragon Mountain Provincial Park via Dale Lake Road.
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.
Residents should expect increased construction vehicle traffic, noise and dust from heavy equipment and machinery. Advance notice of construction activities will be posted on this page. For the latest information on road conditions, visit DriveBC.
Scope
Decommissioning of the permanently closed road segment was completed in December 2025. This work included removing the asphalt, placing a compacted gravel surface, narrowing the roadway, grading the slope, and restoring the area with soil and vegetation.
Current construction activities include:
- Tree clearing
- Drainage improvements and culvert replacements
- Construction of two turnarounds
- Resurfacing sections of Durrell Road and Dale Lake Road
Public engagement
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Archive
Progress updates
July 2026
Construction began on the remaining project work, including tree clearing, drainage improvements and culvert replacements, construction of two turnarounds, and resurfacing sections of Durrell Road and Dale Lake Road. Work is expected to continue through September 2026.
December 2025
Decommissioning work on the closed section of Durrell Road was completed.
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.
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
Road Projects Improve Safety, Reliability in the Cariboo - April 30, 2025
BC’s Historic Landslides - What They Are and How We Manage Them - May 3, 2022
Notifications
July 2026
Construction in the Durrell Road Project area is expected to begin in mid-July and continue through September 2026. Planned work includes:
- Tree clearing
- Drainage improvements and culvert replacements
- Construction of turnarounds
- Resurfacing sections of Durrell Road and Dale Lake Road
Drivers should expect increased construction activity and periodic traffic delays in the area.
November 2025
Starting the week of November 24, decommissioning work on the closed section of Durrell Road will begin and is expected to take approximately one to two weeks to complete. Ensuring public safety remains the Ministry’s top priority. The work is being undertaken now to improve drainage and reduce future slide impacts.
Looking ahead, further work, including construction of turnarounds and drainage improvements, is anticipated in 2026. Resurfacing of sections of Durrell Road and Dale Lake Road is expected once the turnaround and drainage work is complete.
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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