Bamfield Main Road Update – September 22, 2023

Posted on by kiaralc
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For the safety of crews working on the Bamfield Main, single-lane alternating traffic with pilot vehicles will be in place where sweeping is occurring. For the safety of all crews working on the road and other road users, please slow down, follow the speed limit,  and drive with extreme caution.

Important:

Huu-ay-aht has had a number of concerns brought to their attention in regards to vehicles speeding and putting other road users at risk, specifically around narrow sections of the road. Please be aware of the road signage and obey the speed limit of 60 km/hr. The Bamfield Main is still an active industrial logging road and road users are travelling on the Bamfield Main at their own risk. To ensure safety for everyone, please slow down.

Be aware and watch for construction equipment, flaggers, crews are on the road, and follow pilot vehicles.  

The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.

Please drive with your headlights on and drive with extreme caution.

You can also find road updates on our Social Media at: https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN 

Bamfield Main Road Completion Celebration

Posted on by Huu-ay-aht Communications
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Huu-ay-aht First Nations would like to invite you to the celebration of completion of the Bamfield Main Road Reconciliation Project on Tuesday, October 10, at the House of Huu-ay-aht at noon. Join us for a meal, and please bring your shawls and drums.

Request for Bid

For this event Huu-ay-aht First Nations is accepting bids for catering in Anacla for Tuesday, October 10, for approximately 200 people. Please submit your menu, bid, and food safe certificate to communications@huuayht.org

Bamfield Main Road Update – September 19, 2023

Posted on by Huu-ay-aht Communications
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Crews are starting grade preparation and chip sealing this week at kilometres 0 to 4. This will require vehicles to follow a pilot vehicle at this section. Delays are estimated to be a maximum of 15 minutes.

There are also some places where crews will work in zones along kilometres 0 to 36. Workers will be grading, sweeping, and placing chip seals. Please stay alert to pilot vehicles, road signs, and speed limits.

Important:

Huu-ay-aht has had a number of concerns brought to their attention in regards to vehicles speeding and putting other road users at risk, specifically around narrow sections of the road. Please be aware of the road signage and obey the speed limit of 60 km/hr. The Bamfield Main is still an active industrial logging road and road users are travelling on the Bamfield Main at their own risk. To ensure safety for everyone, please slow down.

Be aware and watch for construction equipment, flaggers, crews are on the road, and follow pilot vehicles.  

The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.

Please drive with your headlights on and drive with extreme caution.

You can also find road updates on our Social Media at: https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN 

Bamfield Main Road Update – September 5, 2023

Posted on by Huu-ay-aht Communications
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September 4 to 9, 2023

Work Completed:

  • Kilometres 32 to 76 Chip Seal is completed
  • Sweeping of Chip Seal is completed between kilometres 36 to 46

Work to be done:

  • Grading and preparation between kilometres 29 to 20
  • Work continuing from kilometre 32 towards Port Alberni
  • Remaining Sweeping between kilometres 46 to 76 to be completed

Please Note: Single-lane alternating traffic with the guidance of a pilot vehicle will be used for the remainder of this project, kilometres 0 to 36 in zones as required, currently set up between kilometres 20 to 29.

Remember, following the posted speed limits is essential when driving on the new chip seal. The road surface will be dusty and slippery if sweeping is underway or has not been completed. Please avoid slow, sharp turns on the seal coat while it continues to set up. Please use four-wheel drive, as well, especially on the hills. These are necessary to ensure a safe work site and not cause damage to the road or vehicles. 

Bamfield Main Road Update – August 25, 2023

Posted on by Huu-ay-aht Communications
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Starting today, Friday, August 25, the detour between kilometres 49 to 63 will be lifted. The chip seal is dusty with loose gravel. Sweeping will occur at the 36-76 KM mark.

Drivers must follow road signs and speed limits. If speed limits are not followed, it will damage the chip seal, your vehicle, or the vehicles around you.

Please drive responsibly for the safety of everyone including crews working on the road.