Regular users of the Cameron Road/15th Ave intersection in Tauranga are being warned to expect major delays in the area this weekend.

From 7pm Friday, August 4, to 6am Monday, August 7, contractors will be installing new traffic lights as part of Tauranga City Council's Building our future – Cameron Road, Te Papa project.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says they exepct this to cause major delays while the work is being undertaken.

Lane closures will be in place as work is will be done on all four corners of the intersection and the central medians.

"Traffic will not be able to cross Cameron Road as the centre of the intersection, between the northbound and southbound lanes of Cameron Road, will be fully closed," says a spokesperson for the roading agency.

-Traffic heading from 15th Ave to SH2 will be diverted along Fraser Street and 17th Ave, to the northbound lane of Cameron Road to SH2.

-Traffic heading from SH2 to 15th Ave will be diverted left onto Cameron Road to 13th Ave, Devonport Road, to 15th Ave.

-These detours will also be in place for eastbound (heading to Fifteenth Avenue) and westbound (heading to SH2) traffic.

Lane layouts for the Fifteenth Avenue/ Cameron Road intersection works this weekend.

Tauranga City Council says local residents will still have vehicle access.

"Pedestrian and cyclist access, and access to businesses in the area will be maintained at all times; please follow the directional signage.

"Buses will also follow the detours and bus stops within the closure area will be marked as closed.

"This work is weather dependent and if not completed this weekend, will take place from 6pm Friday, August 18, to 6am Monday, August 21, with the same detours in place.

"Tauranga City Council and the Cameron Road Joint Venture thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work."

Learn more about the Building our future – Cameron Road, Te Papa project, including road closures.