People travelling from Rotorua to Ngongotahā will face a detour for the next six weeks.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said in a press release a short section of State Highway 36 would be closed from today.
People traveling from Rotorua to Ngongotahā, Hamurana and Tauranga will be detoured via State Highway 5 and Western Rd, it said.
The detour does not affect southbound traffic heading into Rotorua.
This work will be clearly signposted to assist road users in knowing where to go.