Motorists are warned to allow extra time for their journeys as bridge inspections are being carried out across the Bay of Plenty next week.

The inspections will be carried out on selected bridges on State Highway 2 (between Katikati and Tauranga), and State Highway 29 (between Tauranga and top of the Kaimais) from Saturday until Monday.

The following bridges will be inspected with a lane closure in place:

• SH29 Wairoa River (Ruahihi) Bridge

• SH29 Ngamuwahine Stream Bridge

• SH29 Tuakopai Stream Bridge

• SH2 Tauranga Harbour Bridge, city bound

• SH2 Wairoa River Bridge

• SH2 Te Puna Stream Bridge

• SH2 Waipapa Stream Bridge

• SH2 Te Rereatukahia Stream Bridge

• SH2 Aongatete Stream Bridge

• SH2 Whatakao Stream Bridge

The NZ Transport Agency says a temporary speed limit and a manual stop/go traffic management will be used to direct vehicles around the inspection area.

These inspections will be carried out from a truck with a mobile platform to allow workers to access areas under the bridges.

The work will be take place between 7am and 6pm, as long as weather conditions are favourable.