Disclaimer

Road conditions may change quickly, and the information on this site might not be accurate or timely.  Please drive with caution and consult other sources of road and weather information when planning your trip.  Western Forest Products will have no liability whatsoever regarding the content on this site or any damage that might be caused by relying upon that content.

DOWNLOAD OUR STILLWATER  OPERATIONS MAP

Click here to download the Stillwater/Powell River operations map. Refer to this map when referencing the following activities.

ROAD UPDATES

October 29 2018 Update: Stillwater Forest Operation Road Information and Safety Advisory Update. Refer to the link above to a map identifying the location of the following activities.

Fire Wood Cutting: Firewood Cutting Permits are available at the Stillwater Forest Operations Office.
Weekend Truck Hauling: No weekend hauling planned at this time.

Road construction and blasting: Road construction and blasting are occurring at the following locations:
Block
Approximate Location

ST-347
Third Lake

ST-076
Freda Lake

ST-289
Conchie

PD-528
 

GI-138
Frog pond Lake

GI-072 and GI-012
C101

ST-060
Alpine Main – Freda Mountain

Expect road closures during blasting. Roads may be gated for safety reasons from time to time. If the gates are up follow the posted radio calling instructions for access safely through the area.  

Truck Log Hauling: Current Log Truck Hauling:
Block
Approximate Location / Road System

ST-344
Off of AP-100 - Alaska Pine

UL-842
Deep Lake

GI-158
Superbowl on Goat Island

GI-141
Superbowl on Goat Island

PD-466
1 km on the Powell Main

PD-212
2 km on the Jim Brown Main

ST-095, ST-096
Back End of Stillwater Main.

ST-116
K-Branch

ST-108
Third Lake Road

Road closures: No road closures at this time.
Road Maintenance: Grading on the Stillwater and Goat Mainlines.
Major Projects: Resurfacing on the Stillwater Mainline from 3 mile to M1 to take place the weekend of November 3rd and 4th. Resurfacing on the Stillwater Mainline from 8 to 11 mile to occur on the weekend of November 15 and 16th.
Active Operations in the vicinity of the Sunshine Coast Trail: Harvest operations are active in the vicinity of the Sunshine Coast Trail on the Alaska Pine (ST-341, 344, and 350). The Sunshine Coast Trail is not closed for harvesting activities.  
Active operations in the Eldred Valley: None at this time.
Active Operations in the vicinity of the Knuckleheads: None at this time.
Western Forest Products cares about your safety and we want you to be prepared if you drive on the logging roads we manage. Before starting your trip on the Sunshine Coast in the Powell River area, it's important to plan ahead. Here are a few things you can do:

Do you have any good tips to add to this list? Let us know:

Before You Drive

  1. Check Environment Canada for weather alerts, and be familiar with the local forecast.
  2. Check current road conditions on Twitter using @WFPRoadInfo and the #PowellRiver hashtag or the feed on this website. Cellphone service is very limited and unreliable on this road. Issues like flooding and heavy industrial activity could end or significantly slow down your trip. 
  3. Ensure your vehicle is in good working order, has a full tank of fuel and is equipped with an inflated spare tire and the tools needed to change that tire.
  4. Carry water, snacks, warm clothing, blankets and road safety gear to keep you healthy during an unexpected breakdown, flooding, blown over trees or industrial activity causing delays.

While You Drive

  1. Always drive with your headlights on. Even in the daytime.
  2. Follow the speed limit and go slower if you need to. Traveling at a high speeds on industrial roads puts everyone at risk and won't make a big difference to your overall travel time.
  3. Expect to see heavy equipment and logging trucks.
  4. Expect to see wildlife.
  5. Bridges are single lane so please take your time and yield to logging trucks.
  6. If the road is dusty and you have limited visibility please wait for the dust to settle before continuing.