Resurfacing works on State Highway 36, between Tauranga and Rotorua, will cause minor delays on Monday.

Drivers travelling between Tauranga and Rotorua through Pyes Pa are advised to expect minor delays as works at the intersection of SH 36 and Oropi Road.

NZ Transport Agency highways manager Brett Gliddon says the work is to improve safety at the intersection by providing a right turn bay for traffic turning into Oropi road.

He says 1.3km of road will be improved as part of the work which will also include road resurfacing and shoulder widening to improve visibility at this intersection for drivers.

'The works are expected to be completed by late October.”

A manual Stop/Go operation will be in place, drivers are advised to allow additional time in their journey due to the minor delays.

'We thank drivers for their assistance and we will continue to monitor conditions of this road before removing the temporary speed restriction.”

Motorists can find information about most road closures, detours and road works by calling the NZTA's free phone on 0800 4HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49), which can also be used to report any significant road issues or hazards which people may come across during their travels.