Thanks to Sal Demare for the latest update. We drove back from Vancouver up and over the Hurley Saturday midday. The Lillooet FSR is in rough shape. The Hurley has been graded from Gold Bridge to the Hope Creek forestry road junction. It is in great shape and thanks to who ever was the grader…
Category: Hurley Road Updates
Road Condition Updates
Sep 25 Update
People have reported seeing a grader working on the Hurley so that’s good news! Sal Demare just sent in this update from the Ministry: Grading has started this week following the contractor’s schedule. I have been in communication with the race organizer and have informed her as to what section the grader is working today….
September 2 Update
The good news is the fires on the Hurley are out or under control. The bad news is we have heard multiple complaints of the Hurley being in the worst shape in a long time. Thanks to Hurley driver Al Jenkins for this update: I talked with MOF at Squamish and Merrit yesterday regarding the…
Hurley Wildfires
There are currently 5 spot fires on the Pemberton side of the Hurley. One is burning between switchbacks and the other 4 are above the switchbacks. If the road closes we will advise as soon as we find out. The gas pumps in Gold Bridge have some electronic issues and will be down for the…
Slow Food Road Closure
We have heard several reports from Hurley drivers saying the road is in terrible shape and about as bad as it gets. Washboard and potholes throughout the entire drive. Most people are taking it slow but there are some drivers speeding and getting frustrated with the slower traffic. This endangers everyone on the road so…
June 30 Update
Thanks to Chuck for the latest Hurley update. Came down the Hurley from Bralorne (via the E Hurley) yesterday, so here’s my update. The East Hurley was about the same as the previous month, being mostly rough spots but not too bad for the EH. Watch out for a couple of branches sticking out in…
June 11 Grading Update
Grading is on going. Some tire buster rocks uncovered. Be prepared with a full spare or two. A donut tire is not going to cut it! This site is based on Hurley driver updates so please email new road conditions to info@bridgerivervalley.ca or post in the comments below. Click here to fill out the Bridge…
June 1 Update
Thanks to Chuck for the latest update: Came down the Hurley yesterday from Bralorne via the east Hurley. The east Hurley itself was in decent condition (considering its maintained to a lower standard than the main Hurley) with no obstructions or wash outs to report. Bumpy the whole way but not too bad. No comment…
May 30 Grading Update
It’s the update everyone has been waiting for! The Hurley has started to be graded. The rock crusher material looks like it is being taken to a private property on the Lilllooet FSR. Thanks Sal for the update and photos. This site is based on Hurley driver updates so please email new road conditions to…
May 29 Update
Thanks to Sal Demare for the latest update and photos. Yesterday morning I went over the Hurley and most of the road is dry now. There are some areas especially flat areas where water does not run off that are in rough condition. The worst is at the summit, drivers should slow down in those…
May 15 Update
Thanks to Gerry Woods for the first Hurley driver update of the 2025 season. The Lillooet FSR is nice with new crush road base. The climb out of Pemberton valley is in reasonable shape. Once one reaches the summit there are multiple deep pothole fields until Gold Bridge. If you pay for the maintenance on…
The Hurley is Open!
Thanks to Scott from Bridge River Valley Mechanical Contracting for getting the road open so fast and for the update! Road is 1.5 -2 lanes wide with lots of pullouts and passing spots. It is rough in areas for sure. Grading will start soon just don’t have a date yet. Drive safe and be respectful!…
Hurley Clearing Update
Conny the Hurley Avalanche Technician reached out to us to let us know he did the flyover on Thursday and it’s good to go! Sal Demare was informed today that Bridge River Valley Mechanical Contracting has been given the green light from the Ministry and will move the cat up on Monday and start work….
Hurley Opening Update 2
More communication has come in since this post and it’s good news! https://isurvivedthehurley.com/?p=3622 We’ve been waiting for the update from the Ministry after a week as expected and so far have not heard back from them. Sal contacted the contractor and he was told the avalanche hazard is still too high on the slopes above…
2025 Hurley Opening
It’s that time of the year when everyone wonders when the Hurley will be open to vehicles. Thanks to Sal Demare and BJ Moore for this info. Avalanche technician Conny reports that he did a flight on the 17th and there was still enough snow to be a concern. He is hoping to do a…