Drivers travelling between Blenheim and Nelson will have an extra hour added to their journey from the start of November when the main route is closed for emergency repairs.
State Highway 6 between Hira and Rai Valley will be off limits for six weeks to allow for major slips under the road to be fixed following the storm in August.
Waka Kotahi says it's aiming to have the work completed by Christmas holidays.
Marlborough's new Mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Guyon Espiner.
