Bamfield Main Road Project

For the week of March 13-17, 2023, there will be three traffic delays along the Bamfield Main with a maximum of 15 minute wait time.

Important:

Winter driving conditions should be expected, and all public drivers should check weather conditions before travelling and be prepared. Please avoid driving during extreme weather conditions.

The speed when driving on the Bamfield Main Road should not exceed 60 km per hour, and drivers are required to slow down in bad weather conditions and when construction equipment, flaggers, and crews are on the road. The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.

Please check for updates before you travel on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN ) 

For the week of March 6 – 10, 2023, please expect delays in three areas with a maximum of a 15 minute wait.

Important:

Winter driving conditions should be expected, and all public drivers should check weather conditions before travelling and be prepared. Please avoid driving during extreme weather conditions.

The speed when driving on the Bamfield Main Road should not exceed 60 km per hour, and drivers are required to slow down in bad weather conditions and when construction equipment, flaggers, and crews are on the road. The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.

Please check for updates before you travel on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN ) 

Due to the anticipated weather February 27 – March 1, 2023, no work is scheduled until there is an improvement.

Graders will be on site carrying out maintenance as required.

Friendly reminder:

Please slow down and expect additional delays due to the changing weather conditions. Winter driving conditions should be expected, and all public drivers should check weather conditions before travelling and be prepared. Please avoid driving during extreme weather conditions.

A friendly reminder that the speed should not exceed 60 km per hour, and drivers are required to slow down in bad weather conditions and when construction equipment, flaggers, and crews are on the road. The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.

Please check for updates before you travel on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN ) 

The Bamfield Main Road Construction will not take place on Monday, February 20, 2023 for the Statutory Holiday (Family Day).

From February 21-24, 2023 drivers can still expect single-lane traffic and delays at a minimum of three locations between Port Alberni and Bamfield, each with a maximum of a 15-minute delay. Both traffic control persons at stops and/or automated flagging devices with pilot vehicles will be utilized.

Please slow down and expect additional delays due to the changing weather conditions. Winter driving conditions should be expected, and all public drivers should check weather conditions before travelling and be prepared. Please avoid driving during extreme weather conditions.

A friendly reminder that the speed should not exceed 60 km per hour, and drivers are required to slow down in bad weather conditions and when construction equipment, flaggers, and crews are on the road. The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.

Please check for updates before you travel on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN ) 

As of January 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. there is no longer a detour in effect. The Bamfield Main is once again open for all traffic through this area.

From February 13-17, 2023 drivers can still expect single-lane traffic and delays at a minimum of five locations between Port Alberni and Bamfield, each with a maximum of a 15-minute delay. Both traffic control persons at stops and/or automated flagging devices with pilot cars will be utilized.

Please check for updates before you travel on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN ) 

Please slow down and expect additional delays due to the changing weather conditions. Winter driving conditions should be expected, and all public drivers should check weather conditions before travelling and be prepared. Please avoid driving during extreme weather conditions.

A friendly reminder that the speed should not exceed 60 km per hour, and drivers are required to slow down in bad weather conditions and when construction equipment, flaggers, and crews are on the road. The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.