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Tahsis Living
Tahsis is a remote village on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With only 400 residents, we don't have many of the conveniences of larger towns but we do have community spirit and lots to do in our spectacularly wild and beautiful environment.
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Road conditions update 8:00 am Wednesday
Please be advised that high winds have resulted in significant fallen trees/debris on roads and highways throughout the North Island. Several road and highway closures have been implemented overnight, including:
- Highway 19N between Port McNeill and Campbell River
- Highway 28
- Highway 30
- Head Bay FSR
- Coal Harbour Rd
- Zeballos FSR
Our maintenance contractor has set up road closures and checkpoints, hazard assessments are underway and when conditions permit safe access crews and subcontractors will begin clearing trees/debris. We are aware of power outages and will continue working with BC Hydro to coordinate their assessments and repairs. Wind warnings remain in effect currently, with peak winds expected this morning and easing into the afternoon.
Further updates will be provided as conditions change, and current information is posted on DriveBC.
Thanks,
Kellen Truant
Operations Manager, North Island
Highways and Regional Services Division
Office: 236-468-1941
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Head Bay Road closed
Village of Tahsis crews have set up barricades to close the HBFSR at our end. Mainroad has contacted contractors in Campbell River to assemble at dawn and start the hazard assessments and clearing working east to west. MoTI says Highway 28 to remain closed until at least noon Nov 20th. Checkpoints are in place at Gold River and the brake check at the top of General Hill on the Campbell River side.
Emergency services have been notified and BC Hydro crews will be accessing the area tonight to perform an assessment
Check DriveBC for updates on both.
Road closed
5:40pm TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19: Please be advised that Highway 28 and Head Bay FSR have been closed due to weather conditions, with high wind resulting in trees falling on to the highway.