Soda Creek-MacAlister Road
Last updated on December 9, 2025
Open. Construction of safety improvements completed following slide damage in 2020.
Location map
Soda Creek-MacAlister Road is located approximately 45 km north of Williams Lake.
Status
Following a comprehensive, technically driven process that began in late 2020, the Ministry has completed safety works in the Soda Creek–MacAlister Road Project area, allowing the road to reopen safely. The work included clearing, drainage improvements, excavation and embankment construction, installation of fencing, regrading the road and hydroseeding the slopes to help stabilize the soil.
Traffic impacts
Notification of project-related fieldwork or construction will be posted on this page in advance. For the latest information on road conditions, please visit DriveBC.
Timeline
The road was regraded in late 2024. Additional construction began in September 2025 and was completed in December 2025.
Public engagement
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Archive
Progress updates
December 2025
Soda Creek-MacAlister Road has reopened following the completion of clearing, drainage improvements, excavation and embankment construction, installation of fencing and hydroseeding.
September 2025
A section of Soda Creek–MacAlister Road has been temporarily closed to allow for additional construction work.
October 2024
Work was completed to regrade Soda Creek-MacAlister Road.
April 2024
The Ministry announced plans to re-open Soda Creek-MacAlister Road on its original alignment.
September 2023
A second geotechnical drilling program was carried out in the Soda Creek-MacAlister Road Project area to inform project planning.
April 2023
A geotechnical drilling program was carried out in the Soda Creek-MacAlister Road Project area. Crews used a drill rig to create a test hole in the ground to collect soil and water samples.
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 engagement to inform residents about the project and potential options under consideration. Residents had the opportunity to provide feedback and considerations to the project team, and a two-page information sheet about the project was distributed during this engagement.
November 2021
An in-person drop-in session at Kersley Hall was held to provide updates on the Soda Creek-MacAlister Road Project.
March 2020
A landslide occurred on Soda Creek-MacAlister Road, impacting the stability and safety for road users.
The existing road moved 8 to 10 m vertically and 25 to 30 m horizontally, leading to its closure.
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
November 2025
A section of Soda Creek-MacAlister Road is temporarily closed for construction. The road is expected to re-open in December 2025.
- Residents on both sides of the closure will continue to have access to Highway 97 on either end of the closed road segment
- For your safety, please keep clear of crews and equipment
- Updates will be shared on this webpage and DriveBC.ca
April 2024
The Ministry is proceeding with a plan to re-open Soda Creek-MacAlister Road on its original alignment.
September 2023
As a part of ongoing project planning, a second geotechnical drilling program will begin in late September 2023. Crews will be using a drill rig to bore a test hole into the ground in the Soda Creek-MacAlister Road Project area to collect soil and water samples. This work is expected to conclude in the fall.
April 2023
As part of technical information-gathering for the Soda Creek-MacAlister Road Project, geotechnical investigative works are set to begin April 2023.
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