​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.

SPECIAL NOTICE

THE BAMFIELD MAIN RESURFACING PROJECT is underway. As a reminder, this project is managed by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations. While Western will do our best to provide updates in this space, always refer to the Huu-ay-aht website for the most recent information:  https://huuayaht.org/2022/12/bamfield-main-road-detour-update/​

​INFORMATION BULLETINS

June 09, 2023
SPECIAL NOTICE
The Highway 4 detour route will be 
CLOSED:
FRIDAY, JUNE 09 1PM - 9PM
The closure will only affect the vehicles traveling on the detour from Port Alberni to Lake Cowichan. It will not effect travel from Port Alberni to Bamfield.

Crews will be working to retrieve an overturned vehicle near Francis Lake.

Follow DriveBC.ca for updates on this situation.


June 09, 2023
With the closure of Highway 4 due to wildfire, there has been a detour route put in place using the Bamfield, Carmanah and Cowichan Mainlines.

Highways department is putting dust control on the road, however, with the increased traffic you may still encounter variable visibility.

Hauling activity has been reduced, but as always, yield to all industrial traffic.

Do you have a tip?
​Let us know:

This is a community site. Let us know if you see anything out of the ordinary on your trip.

If it's safe to do so, take a photo or video of the current condition. Share a few words and use our handle @WFPRoadInfo and a road hashtag.
eg. Use #Bamfield in your social post.

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS CARES ABOUT YOUR SAFETY.

We want you to be prepared if you drive on the logging roads we manage. Before starting your trip between Port Alberni and Bamfield on your way to work or to the West Coast Trail head, it's important to plan ahead. Here are a few things you can do:

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 #Bamfield 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 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.