The Ministry of Transportation and Transit are continuing work to reopen Bamfield Main Road.

Significant progress has been made in recent weeks, and the targeted reopening date is Friday, October 24.

More than 1,000 dangerous trees have been removed from the slope alongside the corridor, with some trees measuring up to half a metre in diameter.

The work will continue through the week of October 12 to 18.

In the past week, the ministry began installing a new weather station in the area, which will help monitor wind and precipitation levels, helping inform decisions about temporary road closures during severe weather.

Also in the past week, crews identified a sinkhole caused by burning organic material within the road base.

Repairs to this section will begin when tree removal in the area is complete.

The ministry is working closely with utility providers to develop a long-term solution for relocating temporary power lines currently adjacent to the road.

While the current schedule anticipates reopening October 24, short closures will be required after that to complete remaining work.

Additionally, an operating protocol has been developed to guide closures during high wind or heavy rainfall.

The Province says the closures will be communicated in advance whenever possible to minimize disruption.

An update will be provided next week with more details about the timeline for reopening.

For more information, visit Government of British Columbia.