Easter holidaymakers may face less traffic congestion on the M3 when the T2 lanes are officially removed on Thursday.

Established a decade ago, the T2 lanes on the Pacific Motorway between Klumpp Road and the Gateway Motorway merge will now revert to general traffic lanes.

While the existing line markings are in place, however, lane changes outside the designated break areas are not permitted under Queensland road rules.

“This means you can enter the lane in the designated area but must continue to travel in the lane until the next designated break point,” Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said.