Roadworks on Port Douglas Road are causing serious delays and frustration for motorists.

Readers have expressed frustration at the timing of these road works with criticism revolving around a lack of notification and/or the timing.

"Thank goodness we left early from Mowbray for a 1:00pm appointment or we would have lost it" said one reader.

"Why cant the resealing be done at night to reduce the inconvenience to the large traffic volume in the day time?" asked another.

A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said:

"We are aware of delays on Port Douglas Road.

Resealing works are scheduled to be completed today.

We will work with the contractor to ensure traffic queues are cleared intermittently throughout the day.

Motorists can expect delays and should plan their trips accordingly.

We thank motorists for their patience while we carry out these works.

Up-to-date information about road conditions across Queensland’s state-controlled road network is available via QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or 13 19 40 Information services."

EARLIER: Roadwork causes delays in and out of Port Douglas

Road works on Port Douglas Road caused delays this afternoon with traffic backed up from near Barrier St back to Sheraton roundabout for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Traffic was reduced to one lane at a time as road crews performed resealing works.

Commuters are advised to allow extra time for their journey.

According to a Douglas Shire Council notice, the roadworks were scheduled for earlier this week.

Port Douglas Road: 18 – 19 October – section near Rainforest Habitat to Agincourt Street roundabout, and Atoll Close to Golden Palms Avenue roundabout

Captain Cook Highway: 1 – 12 November – short sections through and north of Ellis Beach, and north of Craiglie up to Mossman.

Crews will be onsite from Monday to Saturday between 6 am and 6 pm from Monday 18 October 2021 to Friday 12 November 2021, weather permitting.

Works crews will progress from site to site as works are completed in each location.

Timeframes may be subject to change depending on the program of works and weather conditions.

Queensland Department of Transport & Main Roads has been contacted for an update.

More to follow.