The Department of Transport and Main Roads is working to have Beechmont Road partially open between Bottletree Lane and 2 kilometres from Nerang–Murwillumbah Road intersection on Thursday evening (20 January 2011), weather permitting.

One lane of the road will be open under stop and go traffic conditions. Minor delays can be expected.

Over 20 landslips occurred while the road has been closed. The slip area is about 70 metre high at the slip face and 75 metres wide near the road.

Over 6000 cubic metres of material have already been removed from the site.

Abseilers are still working to remove loose material from the rock face.

A further email will be sent once the road is open and the variable message signs will be switched off.

An alternative route to Beechmont and Binna Burra is available by traveling towards Canungra and turning left at Beechmont Road. Please note, this route can be cut near Sharp Park if there is significant rain fall.

For more information on the latest traffic conditions, please contact the Traffic Management Centre on 13 19 40, or visit www.131940.qld.gov.au