State Highway 2 through Karangahake Gorge will be closed to all traffic from 9pm April 9 until 5.30am the following day, a statement from NZ Transport Agency says.
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists wishing to travel between Waihi and Paeroa during the closure time to use an alternative route
by SH25 and SH 25A, however about an hour and 15mins would be added to the trip.
People travelling between Auckland and Tauranga are advised to use SH29 over the Kaimai Range.
The closure is necessary to allow contractors to resurface a narrow 200m section of the gorge road between Paeroa and Waihi near the Karangahake Reserve, the statement says.
People in the communities of Waikino and Karangahake will have access to Waihi, while people in the community of Mackaytown will have access to Paeroa during the closure.
On April 10 there will be additional work in the area near Mackaytown.
Stop/go traffic management will be in place from 9pm until 5.30am the following day and motorists should expect short delays.
The Transport Agency apologises for any inconvenience and thanks motorists for their patience and understanding.
For real time information on highway conditions and incidents visit www.nzta.govt.nz call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or follow @nztawaibop on twitter.
