Scheduled roadwork will close lanes on Macquarie Pass this week.

Eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed at alternative times at Tourist Road on the Illawarra Highway between 9am and 3pm on Friday, February 22.

A reduced speed limit of 40km an hour will be in place during this time.

Motorists are advised to allow about five minutes extra travel time.

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