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« on: November 09, 2022, 02:12:55 PM »
People who travel the Coquihala and Hwy 8 regularly would have a better idea of what it’s actually like.  But on Global noon news today they said Hwy 8 repairs are complete and travel is possible.  Coquihala repairs are mostly complete, and contracts for permanent structures will be let soon.  I reckoned Hwy 8 would for sure take much longer. 
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2022, 06:25:28 PM »
What I heard was that Hwy 8 was open to public traffic but that they had to watch out for construction.  I'm guessing the road is through but that they are still doing things...maybe rip rap, or pavement, etc.
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2022, 08:23:04 PM »
Ya, looks like it’s open but probably still lots of delays.
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2022, 08:40:37 PM »
My understanding from a hyw contractor was today it was open to the public, prior to local residents of the area only. And yes, still delays and single lane in places.
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2022, 09:06:40 PM »
Still impressive though.
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2022, 05:15:56 AM »
Quote from: Bucko on November 09, 2022, 09:06:40 PM
Still impressive though.

Yes, right up there with the Alaska Highway!
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2022, 11:04:36 AM »
Before and After 4 minute video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEKkacN--c
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« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2022, 12:09:08 PM »
Really looking forward to riding there next year.
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80 Suzuki TS250
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73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


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« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2022, 08:23:19 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZI7D0WoT-I
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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2022, 09:56:18 PM »
Very tough rebuild, pretty much the whole thing is founded on alluvial deposits, which are just gravel pits waiting to be rearranged by the next big flood.  Free draining, at least.   
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2022, 09:41:21 AM »
I lived on hyw 8 for almost 20 years. Love that road. Twisty, scenic and low traffic volume.
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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2022, 10:32:27 AM »
Quote from: Runningdog on November 10, 2022, 09:56:18 PM
Very tough rebuild, pretty much the whole thing is founded on alluvial deposits, which are just gravel pits waiting to be rearranged by the next big flood.  Free draining, at least.   

You sound like a geotech!!

We usually travel Hwy 8 once or twice during the summer.  It's a nice twisty highway with interesting scenery if you like geology.  Yesterday, while listening to CBC I had a laugh when they said it was open to the public but not suitable for motorcycles!
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2022, 05:06:54 PM »
So good to see this road being repaired, we are hoping to relocate to the Merritt area in the near future and this road closure would have been unpleasant to say the least. I’m currently in Smithers and we have two directions for travel, wife retires next spring so we can start looking seriously.
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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2022, 06:00:44 PM »
Smithers is definitely dirt bike country.  I lived there from 2005 to 2010.  Worked at Huckleberry.  Loved to travel all the forest access roads, but I did them in my truck.
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2022, 07:39:12 PM »
I drove Hy8 Saturday. One section of the road has been relocated to the opposite side of the river. Not sure if this is a permanent fixture? Passable on a bike but the coin car wash would be your next destination.
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