Motorists travelling along State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimais are being advised to expect delays as repairs are undertaken on the bridge at Ruahihi Power Station.

Work will begin to replace the expansion joints on the Ruahihi Bridge at Omanawa from Monday, July 29 and will continue for the entire week.

Delays are expected as repairs on the Ruahihi Bridge. Photo: File.

The highway at this area will be reduced to one lane with traffic being managed through the site with a manual stop/go operation during the day from 7am to 6pm and traffic signal during the night.

Drivers are advised to take care when driving through this construction area.

Delays are expected and drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time for their journey.

Motorists wanting to find out more about these road works or the detour route should go to the NZTA's website at www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/current-conditions; or freephone 0800 4HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).