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Sandbag station opened in Fernie
The City of Fernie reports a self-serve sandbag station has been set-up at 1350 Railway Avenue, at the corner of Railway Avenue and Ridgemont Ave., across from TJās Auto Body. Residents are advised to bring their own shovels.
Please drive with caution and watch for road closures and crews at work.
Road Closures and Detours:
- Coal Creek Road from the intersection of Pine Crescent to the intersection of St. Margaret’s Road is closed.
- Montane Parkway is closed. The Montane neighbourhood can be accessed via Slalom Drive.
- Cokato Road is closed approximately one km south of the Robinson Road intersection in the Regional District.
- Highway 3 is closed in both directions between Cunliffe Road and Caldwell Frontage (four km east of Fernie). A detour is in effect via Dicken Road.
- Intersection of Anderson Road and Highway 3 has been impacted with crews currently assessing the site.
The intersection of Montane Parkway and Cokato Road has reopened.
Currently Mt McLean Drive is open but should be avoided unless necessary.
Road closures will change throughout the day as crews respond to localized issues.
For the latest information on highway conditions, visitĀ www.drivebc.ca
Parks, Facilities and Trail Closures
- Max Turyk soccer fields are closed;
- The trail underneath the CP Rail bridge west of Pine Ave. is closed.
- Montane Recreation Trails, Ridgemont Recreation Trails, and Fernie Ridge Trails are closed to the public until further notice for safety and remediation.
Crews continue to work across the community addressing the issues on a priority basis.
Utilities crews are working hard to ensure our water and wastewater infrastructure systems continue to operate under intense flows.
Our streets crew are working to ensure catch basins and culverts are clear, however assistance from the public is appreciated.
If you see flooding that is causing property damage please report it by callingĀ Fernie Fire and Emergency ServicesĀ at 250-423-4226.
Read more about how to prepare, stay safe, and recover from a flood,Ā here.
City of Fernie
