Mountain View Debris Flow - Photo courtesy RDFFG
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Mountain View Road to open for residents following debris flood

Jul 11, 2020 | 7:23 AM

MCBRIDE — Starting today (July 11) Mountain View Road, about eight kilometres north of McBride, will be open to residents for two hour periods, twice daily – once in the morning from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and once again from 6:30 p.m. to 830 p.m. tonight.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure advises residents that opening and closing times may vary or be cancelled depending on road safety or creek conditions.

Ministry staff will escort vehicles through during these periods to ensure safe travel. Residents can expect delays of up to 30 minutes At this time, the road is not suitable for motorcycles, small vehicles or vehicles with low clearance.

The ministry says construction equipment, maintenance contractor staff and geotechnical staff remain on site, and assessments and work are ongoing. Construction will continue over the weekend.