Slope stabilization complete at Ten Mile Slide

LILLOOET, B.C. — The B.C. government says slope stabilization at Ten Mile Slide on Highway 99 is complete.

Ten Mile Slide is located within Xaxli’p’s Fountain Indian Reserve, approximately 17 kilometres northeast of Lillooet. The primary connector between Lillooet and Kamloops has experienced ongoing slide activity for several decades.

“As a result of the collaborative work between the province and Xaxli’p on this geotechnically complex project, the Ten Mile slope is now stable with a safe, two-lane highway open through the site,” Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming said.

The province says 148 concrete and composite piles were installed below Highway 99 to support the road and prevent further movement, and 276 soil anchors were placed above the highway. The road was then reconstructed to two lanes to allow for safe and efficient travel. Approximately 40 local workers were hired to help construct the project.