Crews are working today to clear the landslide that is currently blocking access to and from communities on the In-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road. There is no ETA from Ministry of Forests on when it will be completed.
When this road is cleared, the SLRD is aware that road closures on Lillooet Lake Road and the Duffy will continue to block residents from accessing essential services in and around Pemberton. Kúkwpi7 Skalúlmecw (Chief Dean Nelson) of Lil'wat Nation and SLRD Chair Jen Ford spoke today about the forest service road (FSR) known as Mud Lakes that connects the stranded communities such as Lillooet Lake Estates to the publicly accessible roads in Owl Ridge and the greater Pemberton Valley. The Lil'wat Nation has kindly and temporarily opened their roads that run through the community of Xet̓ólacw for people to travel between Pemberton and the In-SHUCK-ch road. We are good neighbours working together and we ask that people traveling through Lil'wat communities do so respectfully.
- The FSR is in relatively good shape. Please use a well-maintained vehicle that will not break down and impede the flow of emergency vehicle traffic.
- Xet̓ólacw is a residential community where families live. Respect speed limits and be mindful to drive slowly. The free-roaming animals you see along the way are family pets who are dearly loved. Leave them be.
- Avoid late night travel when it is harder to see debris on the FSR. We are still in an atmospheric weather pattern.
- This route is for local traffic only. Please be mindful that when roads are washed out and communities are managing a number of emergencies, it isn't a time for backcountry tourism.
Thank you to everyone who are doing their part during this atmospheric river to help each other and keep our communities safe. We raise our hands to the Lil'wat Nation and its members for working with us to provide safe passage for stranded communities.
Kúkwstum’ckacw / Thank you