The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure detected localized ground movement on Old Fort Road on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at approximately 7 p.m., and closed the road overnight as a precaution.

There was no ground movement detected near residents.

Old Fort Road is now open for short periods of time to allow local traffic and essential services through while ministry technical staff assess the road and crews make subsequent repairs.

Since the landslide in 2018, an automated monitoring system has been on site at Old Fort to provide continuous updates on any ground movements in the area, and an operating protocol is in place to respond appropriately. 

Residents are asked to report any signs of slide movement or incidents to the local maintenance contractor, Dawson Road Maintenance Ltd., which can be reached 24/7 at its emergency line: 1 800 842-4122.

For updates, people are reminded to check @DriveBC on Twitter or visit: www.DriveBC.ca