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Works have started on repairing two sections of a key inland road damaged by floods two years ago.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is undertaking repairs along Obi Obi Road at Obi Obi.

A TMR spokesperson said works started in September and should be complete early next year, weather and construction conditions permitting.

“The project scope entails rock bolt installation, rock mattress and shotcrete installation as well as road pavement reconstruction and hydro-mulching,” they said.

“The works, located at two sites west of the Obi Obi Range, will ensure the continued stability of the slope and serve to prevent future landslips caused by heavy rainfall events.”

The works are funded by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The sites of the landslips.

Obi Obi Road is a critical link in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, connecting the Blackall Range with the Mary Valley.

Related story: Site of large landslip to be reconstructed soon

The repairs there are being undertaken as part of a broader program of work to repair more than 200 landslip sites on the Sunshine Coast, after flooding and flooding events in 2022.

The TMR spokesperson said there would be changed traffic conditions along Obi Obi Road, mainly from Monday to Friday between 6.30am and 6.30pm.

There were about 200 landslips in the region in 2022, including this one at Obi Obi. Picture: TMR.

“During works, heavy machinery will be accessing the work site and motorists may experience delays when a single-lane closure is implemented for the duration of construction, including outside work hours,” they said.

“Temporary traffic signals are in place to manage traffic flow during and outside work hours.

“Traffic controllers, reduced speed limits, road signage, and variable message signs are also in place to advise of the changed traffic conditions, and to ensure motorist and road worker safety.”

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