Quesnel-Hixon Road
Closed. A landslide during the 2021 freshet caused complete loss of the road.
Current as of: September 9, 2022
Location and Preliminary Options Map
- Quesnel-Hixon Road, located approximately 21 km north of Quesnel
Conditions
- The slide area remains active and unsafe for through travel by the public
- Vehicle turn-arounds are placed in advance of the closure points on Quesnel-Hixon Road
Status
- As part of the exploratory process, geotechnical investigations were completed in May and June 2022, allowing for further reconnaissance as long-term solutions are developed
- Conceptual design including repairs and alternate alignments, geotechnical and hydrotechnical investigations, aerial LiDAR surveys, climate-resilience and environmental reviews is underway
- Geotechnical monitoring and evaluation of the slide area is also underway, including annual aerial LiDAR surveys, scarp flagging, and visual inspection
