Traffic along a stretch of Middle Road in Smith’s will be temporarily closed to traffic tomorrow for ongoing repairs.

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that the section between Verdmont Road and Store Hill — where traffic has been reduced to a single lane since late August — will be closed for a concrete pour as part of wall repairs.

The roughly four-hour job is expected to begin shortly after 9am, with traffic, including public buses, rerouted via Verdmont Road.

Bus users travelling to Hamilton are advised to access the service from Verdmont Road or from Middle Road east of Hermitage Road.

Drivers were urged to take alternate routes where possible.

The ministry also announced that traffic may be affected on Sunday morning by the Rum to the Beach road race, scheduled from 8.30am to 10.30am.

Competitors set out from Dundonald Street and cross the finish line at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club in Southampton.

Although no road closures are scheduled, traffic controls will be in place.

Police and race marshals will direct traffic and ensure public safety. Drivers were asked to proceed with caution and heed instructions.