Coquihalla Canyon Park, Othello Tunnels set to reopen 2.5 years after flood
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The 2021 flood damaged more than 30 sites at the park, including the Othello Tunnels. Restoration work is expected to be completed and part of the park reopened by mid-July.
The Coquihalla Canyon Park is set to reopen to the public this summer, two-and-a-half years after being significantly damaged in the November 2021 storm and flood.
The flood damaged more than 30 sites at the park, including the historic Othello Tunnels. Bridge foundations were also damaged and stability issues above the tunnels were affected by the flood.
Access roads and trails were also eroded.
On Thursday, the B.C. government announced enough restoration and repair work has been completed to reopen part of the park, which will be in mid-July.
“Crews have nearly finished removing loose or unstable soil, rocks and vegetation along the canyon slopes and tunnels, and steel bars have been grouted into place to help stabilize rocks,” Ministry of Environment staff said in a release.
“Pinned mesh will be added to part of the ceiling and walls of the first tunnel. Sprayed concrete will be applied wherever the rock is significantly deteriorated.”
Park visitors will be allowed to access the park from the parking lot to the end of the second tunnel.
Mesh has also been installed to reduce the risk of falling debris for the trail next to the tunnels as well.
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