Captain Cook Highway reopening to be decided on upcoming rainfall

Locals and tourism operators in far north Queensland are potentially facing another blow in their efforts to reopen after devastating flooding. Far North Queensland experienced horrific flooding, large scale landslides and cut off communities. The Captain Cook Highway is set to open on January 20, which will connect the rainforest community to tourism. The highway will also allow for locals to travel freely again. The arrival of the monsoon across the north is threatening plans for the reopening, which may affect the decision.