Motorists are advised to plan head to avoid delays of up to one hour if travelling State Highway 3
over Mt Messenger on Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13.
SH3 will be closed at the base of Mt Messenger on either side for one hour on alternating hours between 8.30am and 5.30pm for two days while essential maintenance work, such as drain and slip clearing, and asphalt paving repairs, is undertaken.
Waka Kotahi Taranaki system manager Ross I'Anson says he appreciates the road closures will cause inconvenience and thanks motorists in advance for their patience.
"Unfortunately, there is no way to get traffic safely through the site while our crews are on the ground due to the narrow, constrained environment on Mt Messenger, so the road closures are essential.