Delays are expected on a section of State Highway 12 from next week due to maintenance work at Hardies Bridge, between Ruawai and Paparoa.
Work to completely reseal the one-lane bridge will start at 8am on Sunday, and will take 10 days to finish.
Electronic roadside signs will be used this week to inform drivers of the work so that they can chose alternative routes when they plan their journeys. Due to the isolated location of the bridge, there are no local detour routes available which can be used to divert SH12 traffic.
The seal on Hardies Bridge, which was last replaced 10 years ago, will be stripped off and resurfaced. Some minor maintenance work will also be done at the eastern end. A 30km/h speed restriction will be in place at the bridge.