The road will be closed on the Illawarra Highway between Mount Murray Road and Tongarra Lane from 9am to 3pm in both directions.

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Light vehicles will be detoured via Jamberoo Mountain Road and should also allow an extra 10 minutes travel time between Robertson and Albion Park.

Heavy vehicles will be detoured via the Hume Highway, Picton Road and the M1 Princes Motorway, and should allow an additional 30 minutes travel time between the Hume Motorway and Albion Park.

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Motorists are advised to check signage, use diversions and allow extra travel time.