Delays are expected near Katikati while a bridge is strengthened to allow heavier trucks to use State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Waihi.

State Highway 2 at the Uretara Bridge will be down to one lane on Monday for some periods between 9am and 4pm while bridge beams are unloaded. Two other one lane closures will occur at the same time between Wednesday and Friday. The timing for these closures will be determined later in the week.

The NZ Transport Agency says the one lane closure could add an extra 5 to ten minutes to a journey.

It says people should allow extra time and check the Transport Agency website before heading off.

For real time information on highway conditions and incidents or to report issues on the network visitwww.nzta.govt.nz/traffic, call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or follow the Transport Agency onFacebook or @nztawaibop on twitter.

For personalised information about conditions on your frequently used routes, road users can sign up to www.onthemove.govt.nz