Kersley-Dale Landing Road
Last updated on September 3, 2024
Closed. Construction beginning in Spring 2025. Multiple slides occurred in November 2020.
Notice of work
In September, crews will be on-site at Sister’s Creek Pit constructing access to Highway 97. Work includes the installation of a culvert and will result in brief highway closures of up to 10 minutes, 3 to 4 times per day for approximately 2 days.
Trucks will be present in the area hauling logs and other material from Sister’s Creek Pit. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Remember to drive with caution through the construction zone.
Location map
Kersley-Dale Landing Road is located approximately 20 km south of Quesnel.
Status
After extensive technical work, options development and analysis a new alignment has been selected that will connect the west end of Kersley-Dale Landing Road with Arnoldus Road. Given the numerous slides on the existing Kersley-Dale Landing Road, this new alignment was selected as the best option to restore a permanent connection to Highway 97 and the remaining road network. It will provide safer and reliable access to Highway 97 for the residents of Kersley while achieving the Province’s mandate for resiliency.
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
Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2024 and take approximately two years to complete. Project and construction updates are anticipated as plans and scheduled are confirmed.
Public engagement
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Archive
Progress updates
November 2023
The project team is in the final stages of determining a long-term restoration option that will provide a safe and climate resilient solution for Kersley-Dale Landing Road.
Review the project update for November 2023 (PDF, 162KB)
June 2023
A Community Advisory Group meeting was held in Kersley to share information and gather insights from community representatives. Engineering work continues to determine the option to best address the long-term connection to Kersley Dale Landing Road. Please see the June project update.
December 2022
On December 5, 2022, a neighborhood meeting was held at Kersley Hall to discuss gravel sources for construction. View the December 5, 2022 community meeting presentation
March 2022
A program-wide engagement period was held to introduce the projects, providing context and an overview of the background, process, and short-listed options being explored.
December 2021
The ministry opened a temporary access road, allowing relocated residents to return home while a permanent solution is developed.
November 2021
An in-person drop-in session at Kersley Hall was held to provide updates on the Kersley Dale Landing Project.
May 2021
An initial meeting with landowners was held to apprise them of the project. Several stakeholder meetings were also held to receive feedback on a temporary solution.
November 2020
The project team identified 10 slides along Kersley Dale Landing Road, and the road was deemed unsafe for public use due to the risk of further slides. The road closure led to the temporary relocation of residents.
News
Province moving ahead with third Cariboo Road Recovery Project - February 13, 2024
BC’s Historic Landslides – What They Are and How We Manage Them – May 3, 2022
Notifications
July 2024
In July, trucks will be present in the area hauling material from the project site. The project team has notified local stakeholders of this work.
June 2024
Starting June 26, and for two days, trucks will be present in the area hauling logging material from the project site. The project team is working with Kersley Elementary School while this work is being undertaken.
May 2024
Starting May 28th and for approximately 1 to 2 weeks, logging trucks will be present in the project area as part of site preparation.
The safety of the community and its residents is the project’s number one priority, and a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure employee will be onsite to monitor truck traffic through the Kersley school zone as this work starts.
March 2024
Beginning the week of March 11, 2024, and for approximately 4 weeks, tree clearing will be undertaken within the proximity of the temporary access road. Please watch for construction personnel while in the area.
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