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UPDATE:  The closed sign still says Closed and MOT has been contacted to unlock the sign into the Open position.   The grading has been completed and the operator took a pass on the Squamish side but it was challenging as there is not much material to work with.   Reports in from Hurley users put the…

Today Hurley users had a conference call with MLA’s Tegart and Sturdy for an update on the snow clearing issue.   On Monday an avalanche hazard assessment will be done to make sure the road is safe for the workers and the snow clearing will begin later in the week.     The Hurley will be open to…

Yesterday a team of adventurous Hurley users drove up to snowline to take a look at the snow conditions.   They got to 22.5km on the Pemberton side before they turned around and reported that the snow was 18-24”deep in most spots.  Thanks to Ashley for the photos and update! Keep the pressure on to get…

A group email was sent out today to people who emailed Jackie Tegart so they are aware Hurley Drivers are not happy about the decision not to plow.   This is the email that was sent below.  If you want the Hurley plowed keep the pressure going until it gets done! Jackie Tegart 877-378-4802 – jackie.tegart.mla@leg.bc.ca…

* This post has been updated at 12.35 pm with new information regarding budgets & who to voice your concern to * The Hurley has gone back to being a Forest Service Road!   This news is really great and it sounds like more maintenance will be done.  That’s the good news, now for the bad…

Lots of people have noticed the new signs and information kiosk on the Hurley.  New signs include the Wildlife Management Unit ID, No Moose/Elk and Grizzly Hunting sign and MOT/Interior Roads signs.   The new information kiosk is one of 4 Gateway Kiosks placed in and around the Bridge River Valley to provide maps and other…

Nov 4 Update:  30cm at the top of the Hurley and conditions are slick. Winter driving conditions are now in effect on the Hurley Road and you should only attempt to drive the Hurley today if you are prepared and experienced.    If you make the choice to drive the Hurley make sure you are…

Jackie Tegart, MLA Fraser Nicola and Debbie Demare, SLRD Area A Electoral Area Director “survived” the Hurley River Rd on Friday, October 18. While bumping along the road we discussed the type of condition the road needs to be in to encourage return visitor traffic and property/business investment by Lower Mainland and Sea-Sky residents.  Later…

Thanks to Alex for sending in this report.    Drove the Hurley today, the stretch from Pemberton to the peak was nicely graded. But the stretch at the top was absolutely brutal… I’ve never seen it with so many potholes…  There was no snow though but we did end up with a flat. It should be…

October 9 Update:  Snow has melted at the summit.  Road surface is wet.  Grading has started from Gold Bridge to the East Hurley on the piece of road Cascades Forest District is in charge of. Drove the Hurley yesterday morning; it was bare and wet with maybe 2-3 cm of snow on the sides of…

The snow came down low last night and the Hurley received it’s first dump!    Two inches slushy/compact  snow at top for 5km.   East Hurley to Summit very wet and rough.   This is the time of the year that snow can fall anytime up at the summit, drivers need to be prepared for all kinds of…

Whistler and Pemberton are hosting the Ironman event on Sunday August 25th.  The cyclists will be riding down the Pemberton Meadows Road and back.   The road will be closed for most of the day from about 9am to 4.30pm.  Alternate access to the Bridge River Valley during these times will be on Road 40 via…

Most of the Hurley has been graded!  The summit down to the top of the switchbacks on the Pemberton side has not been graded and is the worst section but the rest of the road is as good as it gets!   Heavy Equipment is being hauled over the Hurley on semi’s and kicking up a…

The Hurley is finally being graded from the East Hurley split and over the summit!   Thank you Interior Roads!!