St Martin's Road in Looe is due to re-open next week, two months earlier than originally scheduled and in time for the bank holiday weekend. Work on the road has been ongoing since the landslip in March 2013 and the final phase, which began in March, was originally scheduled to take 18 weeks. It was expected to be completed at the beginning of July, but Cornwall Council says a combination of fine weather and the commitment of staff from Cormac Solutions Limited and its subcontractors, who have worked extended hours, has meant it will be completed in just 10 weeks. Armand Toms, the Cornwall Council member for Looe East, said: 'This road closure has had a big impact on Looe and the surrounding area, especially the residents of St Martin's and Sandplace roads. Having visited the site at least five times a week since they started I know how hard Cormac and the contractors have worked to complete the works in such a short time. I would like to thank them for their efforts – I know the people of the area will be pleased with this news.' Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall councillor for Looe West, Lansallos and Lanteglos, said: 'I am relieved the works have run so smoothly so that the re-opening of the road has been brought forward. I would like to thank all the staff and contractors for their hard work and for the forbearance of residents in West Looe and Polperro. The re-opening of the road before the bank holiday is particularly welcome after a very trying year all round.' The work has included stabilising the slope supporting St Martin's Road, constructing a faced retaining wall, stabilising the edge of the road and installing raised kerbs. David Bryan, the mayor of Looe, said: 'It is really good news to hear the road will be opening so far ahead of schedule. I would like to thank the crews for all their hard work. All we need now is a good summer to bring tourists in down the road to visit Looe.'