Maintenance road works will commence next week on Wentworth bridge located on SH25, which bypasses Whangamata, advises the NZ Transport Agency.

The bridge will be closed to all traffic from next Monday, February 17 to Wednesday, February 19, between the hours of 7.30am to 7.30pm each day, says NZTA regional performance manager Karen Boyt.

NZTA advises road works will take place next week on SH25's Wentworth bridge.

An alternative route will be signposted using Mayfair Rd, Martyn Rd, Heatherington Rd and Harry Watt Drive. Heavy vehicles will be able to access Heatherington Rd bridge during these times.

Karen Boyt says further road works will be carried out at a later date to Wentworth bridge, which includes installing additional piling.

'We would like to apologise for any inconvenience motorists may experience while this important work is being undertaken,” says Karen.