The second stage of repairs to the Clydevale bridge will be carried out next month.
At the Clutha District Council's meeting last week, chief executive Charles Hakkaart said the contract to repair the bridge piles was awarded to Fulton Hogan Ltd for $374,847.
The Clydevale bridge spans the Clutha River about 22km northwest of Balclutha. It is a key transport route, as some oversized loads cannot be taken over the Balclutha bridge.
Council district assets manager Jules Witt said the works were expected to start in mid-January and would continue until March.
''There may be delays of up to 30 minutes during this time but there won't be any day-long road closures at this stage.''
In September, the bridge reopened after two months of strengthening work and lengthy detours for motorists.
Work to strengthen the bridge to class 1 standard, restoring it to full heavy vehicle capacity, began in mid-July.
The upgrade was completed slightly ahead of schedule and came in under its $418,052 budget at $395,000.
