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Traffic restricted on Omineca forest service roads

Heavy rainfall and frost-related damage will mean most industrial vehicles won’t have access to forest service roads in the Omineca Region.

It is to prevent further deterioration of road surfaces and to keep motorists safe.

Traffic on all forest service roads (FSRs) within the Omineca Natural Resource Region was restricted to use by vehicles under 3,500 kilograms as of midnight on May 6th.

Drivers should avoid using these roads until road conditions improve.

This includes the three Natural Resource Districts in Mackenzie, the Stuart Nechako, and Prince George.

However, the use of these roads is still allowed for the following purposes:

* road maintenance

* tree planting

* recreational vehicle use (but not recommended, due to poor road conditions)

* grocery, fuel, and other essential deliveries to communities

* activities associated with preparing for and responding to wildfires

In addition, the Chief 200 and Moldowan FSR’s are closed to all vehicle traffic at this time.

A full map of the Omineca Natural Resource Region can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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