Road works on the Saddle Road carried out in 2019.

Road works will close the pass between Woodville and Ashhurst for 10½ hours overnight for the next week.

The Saddle Rd is closed for maintenance from 7pm to 5.30am until Saturday February 22, the New Zealand Transport Agency says.

"During road closures, use Pahīatua Track. Please note this will add approximately 30 minutes to your travel time."

Works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice, the agency said.