PRRD reports delay to Old Fort road construction

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has provided an update on construction for the Old Fort road.

According to the PRRD, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) has reported wet site conditions, which have hampered excavation and debris movement. 

An update from the PRRD said crews on March 15th were focused on tasks unaffected by weather or ground conditions.

There has been no ground movement detected as of 12 p.m. on May 15th, according to the PRRD.

Construction hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week, and will continue over the holiday weekend. 

The MOTT previously began construction on a temporary access road to Old Fort on May 15th. 

For more information on the latest updates on the Old Fort Landslide, visit the PRRD website.

Residents with questions about the reconstruction of the road can contact the MOTT during office hours at 250-787-3237 and check DriveBC.