The infrastructure minister says the Island's roads are being monitored constantly, particularly as we approach winrter.
But not all of the prep has gone according to plan, thanks to the weather.
David Cretney says work needs to be finished between Sulby and the Bungalow, and the Mountain Road itself:
Clip 1
Murder accused had intellectual age of 'nine-year-old'
Jury hears suspect had borderline learning disability
MHKs explain their 'no vote' decision in chief minister election
Cannan and Moorhouse spoilt their papers
Farmers union declares no faith in DEFA leadership
MNFU cites 'a considerable lack of understanding' of challenges
Major incident declared as crews battled fire
12 taken to hospital overnight