Still gated at the entrance. No mention of opening dates and this was on a weekend. Just happened to be driving by so went to check it out

There was no more road block at the 5km mark, but a rock truck was blocking the road around the 7.5km mark. There appears to be active blasting and road repairs ongoing and a huge bypass is being built around the 9km mark where the road runs closest to Sowaqua Creek. The road would be easily driven in a 4x4 up to the 10.5km mark after which the road degrades heavily. There are numerous wash outs, and large rocks blocking the road. A bypass has been completed around the huge washout past the 12km mark, but I don't think you can reach it with a vehicle yet. Due to the huge presence of construction equipment, my guess is a lot of the road will be repaired in the coming year. Fully accessible on bike in the mean time.