Holidaymakers and other road users may need to plan ahead for likely delays as repair work is undertaken tonight to fix damage to the centre wire rope median barrier near Te Kauwhata.

The repairs are planned to take place from 8pm to midnight on Monday December 26.

"The work will require the temporary closure of one lane in each direction while the work is completed," says a Waka Kotahi NZTA spokesperson.

Waka Kotahi is urging travellers to allow extra time for their journeys.

"We thank everyone for their patience while this urgent work is completed to ensure the expressway remains safe for all road users."

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