State Highway Two through the Waioweka Gorge, which connects Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, re-opens tomorrow under special conditions

It follows three weeks of intensive work to repair the road, which was damaged by flooding and landslips.

One lane will open to the public for essential travel only - with convoys operate three times a day in each direction.

The first, leaves the Historic Tauranga Bridge, bound for Gisborne at 7am.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop, says while the road has been deemed safe, it's still an active work-site, and people should only travel if they must.