Thanks to Sal DeMare for passing on this great news from BJ Moore, District Engineering Officer for Cascades Natural Resource District. We have received $80,000 for the hauling/placing of the crush on the Hurley. I’m working with my counterpart on moving this forward this summer. We are also looking at creating parking spaces at the…
June 2 Update
Thanks to Chuck for the latest update. Came down the Hurley this morning (June 2) from Bralorne via the E Hurley. The East Hurley is rougher than usually due to the logging that’s taking place along it, but the sight lines have improved due to the same clearing trees and brush along the way. Once…
May 24 update
Thanks to Debbie for the latest update: Nothing notable on the Hurley to take a picture , it is dry and in pretty good shape for the Hurley. BUT there are two pretty big holes to watch out for near the summit on the Gold Bridge side. This site is based on Hurley driver updates…
First Driver Update
Thanks to Leah for the first update and photos of the season! The section at the top of the Pemberton switchbacks is rocky and like a dried up river bed but after the summit it’s smooth driving all the way to Gold Bridge. This site is based on Hurley driver updates so please email new…

Hurley is open!
Just got the update from Sal DeMare and Scott Holden and the road is open. Thanks to Bridge River Valley Mechanical Contracting for getting it done so fast this year! Single lane with pullouts.Do not recommend trailers at this time.Be prepared to back up if you meet another vehicle. This site is based on Hurley…
Opening Update Photos
Sal DeMare sent in some photos today of the progress. Please do not go up for a look or try to drive the road until the opening post has been made. As soon as the road is open we will make the post and it is expected to be open in time for the long…
Opening Update #2
We received an update from Sal DeMare today. BRV Mechanical has the contract to plow the snow. Scott said they had to fix a washout at Donnelly creek first so starts plowing today. What the avi tech said from what he saw from the air was around a meter of snow at the summit so…
Opening Update #1
Its the time of year when all of us want to know when the Hurley is going to be open. Dir. Sal DeMare was in touch today (May 3) with ministry officials to find out the status of the snow clearing beginning. According to Ministry officials, the avalanche tech advises that as of late last…
Hurley Closed for the Winter
After hearing several reports of deep snow and sledders on the road it’s time to call the Hurley closed to vehicle traffic and open to snowmobiles. Access to the Bridge River Valley is via Lillooet and Road 40 until next summer. Have a great winter and always check the Avalanche forecast before heading out to…
Nov 22 Update
Thanks to Stu Salter for the latest update from Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain in Pemberton and icy roads from valley to around the Tenquille Branch where it turned to snow. 6-8″ of new snow at the summit. This site is user maintained so keep the emails coming to info@bridgerivervalley.ca. Thanks to everyone who has sent…
Nov 21 Update
Thanks to Anton for the latest Hurley update. Came down the Hurley last night. Fluctuating freezing levels have left glare ice in places on the descent Southbound. If you don’t have studs on then chains are a must, at least on the front, Sure glad I put mine on at the Semaphore pullout!! The rest…
Nov 8 Update
Update: Multiple reports of drivers getting stuck and no prepard with a shovel or chains and relying on others to get them out. We’ve had some comments regarding the post below about downhill drivers having right of way. The Hurley is a unique road and everyone needs to use common sense when driving. The thought…
Nov 6 Update
Thanks to Joel Gillis for today’s Hurley update and photo. It has just started snowing in the valley so expect Hurley conditions to be rapidly changing. Just went east to west – Goldbridge to Pemberton -snow the entire road. From 22km descending to Pemberton heavy snow till Summit – following tire ruts over the top…
Nov 4 Update
Thanks to Scott Frizzel and Jesse Davison for the Hurley updates from November 4th. Drove west over the Hurley November 4 at 1100 hrs with studded tires. Chains and shovel in reserve. Pass was sporty but drivable. Low clearance vehicles may high centre. Came over around 5pm Nov. 4th. Snow on the road from Pemberton…
Nov 3rd Update
Thanks to Debbie Demare for the latest update. -6 at 8 am summit. Snowing lightly. Snow still mainly in summit area. Ruts to dirt, don’t do with low clearance vehicle. It’s snowing in Gold Bridge and also in Pemberton so the Hurley conditions will be changing with the weather. This site is user maintained so…