A landslide has closed Princeton Summerland Road at the corner of Shinnish Creek Road, near Chain Lake.
The slide occurred Saturday April 25, and both roads were made impassable, according to Hayes Creek Fire Chief Rob Miller.
Heavy equipment arrived on the scene, and at 10 a.m. pushed through a lane for emergency vehicles only.
“The slide must be checked by geo-tech engineers to assure clearing crew safety before any work starts,” said Miller.
“The only access in or out of the Osprey area east of Shinnish Creek Road is through Summerland until further notice.”
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Miller said the KVR trail is “gone” and the off road area is impassable. “The area is unsafe until further notice. Stay clear of the slide area at KVR and highway for your own safety.”
Saturday morning Hayes Creek Fire established a command centre at Chain Lake campground to stop traffic and the Erris Fire Department set up a road block west of the slide while first responders waited for police or flags crews for relief.
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