Certain sections of Puntledge River Trails will be closed this summer.
BC Hydro crews will be working on improving the Puntledge River Recreation Area Trails by resurfacing them and replacing aging bridges, culverts, and boardwalks.
The goal of this work is to extend the trails’ life and make them safer for residents.
Hydro says while they know summer is a popular time to use these trails, getting the work done in that season lowers trail degradation from equipment.
“We know this trail system is important, and we are making every effort to keep as many trails open as possible during construction,” said Hydro.
“However, to ensure public and crew safety some sections will be temporarily closed for the duration of construction.”
For River Trail East, Palm Beach Trail will be closed from Bevan Trail and Palm Beach, with the Bevan Trail open from Palm Beach to Comox Dam while crews’ work. That closure runs from June 9 to Halloween.
For River Trail West, the northwest portion of that trail and Bear Bate Trail will be closed, with no access between Forbidden Plateau Road and Comox Dam. Closure runs from July 7 to September 30.
Hydro encourages you to be cautious, stay alert of construction work and obey personnel and barriers in place.
