Work to reconstruct Highway 99 in the vicinity of the Ten Mile (Fountain) Slide 16 km north of Lillooet is proceeding well. Installation of interim emergency soil anchors was completed on February 25th, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) will be working to restore two lanes of travel and remove the 50% legal load restrictions currently in effect through the Ten Mile Slide area beginning March 20 April 5, 2017.
Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in effect due to heavy construction from Monday, March 20 until Friday, March 31 Wednesday, April 5 - Saturday, April 29 on BC Highway 99 about 16 km north of Lillooet in the vicinity of the Ten Mile (Fountain) Slide.
Temporary Closure Details
| Closures in effect from | Wednesday, April 5, 2017 through Saturday, April 29, 2017 |
| Closure days | Monday through Saturday |
| Closure times | 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
The site will maintain single-lane, alternating traffic outside of the full road closure work periods, and a 50% legal axle load restriction remains in effect. Flaggers and monitors remain on-site 24 hours a day.
Emergency vehicles and school buses will be accommodated.
Please adjust your travel plans accordingly, and thank you for your understanding and patience!
Background
- January 19, 2017 - Emergency stabilization work at the Ten-Mile Slide on Highway 99 northeast of Lillooet is now underway
- December 8, 2016 - Breaking News: Province commits $60 million to address Hwy 99's Ten Mile Slide
- December 2, 2016 - 10 Mile Slide Update on HWY 99 - Single lane, alternating traffic and load restrictions ongoing
- October 28, 2016 - HWY 99 - Single lane, alternating traffic and load restrictions remain in effect 15 km north of Lillooet