Repairs to Tauranga Harbour Bridge are taking place this week.

Waka Kotahi NZTA are advising that bridge joint repairs will be conducted on the Dive Cresent Offramp of the Tauranga Harbour Bridge between the Tauranga Marina and Chapel Street.

The repair work begins today and continues through to Friday January 20, weather permitting.

Works will involve closure of the offramp to all vehicles for the duration of the works both night and day, with a detour in place.

Lane closures will be in place on Tauranga Harbour Bridge with a 50km per hour temporary speed limit during working hours, between 7pm to 6am each night.