The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit said Sunday that a landslide near Old Fort continues to shift, with roadway displacement increasing by another 10 metres since the last update.
Total observed movement now stands at about 94 metres. Ground movement over the past 24 hours has averaged between five and six millimetres per minute.
Officials said there are no anticipated changes to the current road closure, evacuation order or evacuation alert.
In an advisory posted Sunday on DriveBC, the ministry said there is no timeline for when the landslide will stabilize or when Old Fort Road may reopen.
“Based on previous experience at this site, the slide will slow or stop once the grade reaches equilibrium. This could occur in a few days or weeks. In 2020, it took approximately 2 weeks for the slide to slow enough to allow for access reconstruction to begin.”
Staying informed
Residents can check whether their property is affected using the PRRD’s online map tool and are encouraged to monitor updates regularly.
Officials say information about evacuation orders, reception centres and supports will be posted on the PRRD website and shared through alert systems.
More information is available through EmergencyInfoBC online. Updates are also being posted on the Peace River Regional District website and its Facebook page.
