Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the section of the Waioeka Gorge between Matawai and Waioeka Pa Road is closed for resurfacing work which began yesterday and no detour is available.
That section is closed again today from 7am to 5pm and on Friday from 7am to 2pm.
Each day there will be just three “windows” for vehicles to pass through.
Travellers are warned to expect long delays, with stop/go management only allowing vehicles through for approximately 20 minutes at a time, at 9am, midday and 2pm.
For those travelling on via State Highway 2 through Edgecumbe, major refurbishment has closed a section of the road there.
The road from just outside Edgecumbe to Gow Road is closed, and motorists heading to Tauranga would be advised to take the coast highway through Matata.