Reclining buddha in Baodingshan

I am planning a trip to the caves but I have read somewhere that the reclining buddha is currently under renovation and can not been viewed properly. Is it still worth while going? Any idea when the renovation will be finalized?
Also is it possible to take a public bus from Baodingshan to Beishan? If not, how much does it cost by taxi?
And how do I get from Beishan back to the bus station to go to Chongqing?