This photo, from July 2023, shows the extent of rock debris which fell onto Hwy. 4 as a result of a wildfire the month prior. (BC Government)
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Rock slide closes Hwy. 4 between Oceanside and Port Alberni
Dec 26, 2023 | 8:06 AM
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PARKSVILLE — It’s a major hiccup for holiday travelers.
A rock slide along Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake, near the site of a summer wildfire, has again closed traffic along the lone route connecting Port Alberni and Tofino/Ucluelet, with the rest of Vancouver Island.
Drive BC said in a social media post a geological assessment was completed overnight and crews have moved into a clean up phase on site.
A further update the situation at 12 p .m. Tuesday, Dec. 26.
