Motorists travelling to Cairns can expect up to 20-minute delays from Monday 30 November as slope rehabilitation works are carried out on the Captain Cook Highway at Yule Point.

The works are expected to take about 10 weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Transport and Main Roads Regional Director (North Queensland) Sanjay Ram said the works would improve safety by addressing embankment erosion and reducing the risk of loose rocks falling onto the road.

"This rehabilitation project will be carried out by Geovert as part of Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) Maintenance, Preservation and Environment program," Mr Ram said.

"The project will involve removing large rocks and stabilising the roadside by installing wire rope net and mesh.

"Crews will be on site between 6:00am and 6:00pm, with a single lane operating under traffic controller coordination starting from 9:00am.

"Several intermittent, full road closures will be required to carry out scaling, cleaning and large rock removal.

"Motorists should expect delays of up to 20 minutes during this time and plan their journey accordingly."

Variable message signs will be in place on the approaches to remind motorists about the changed traffic conditions.

"We understand the importance of maintaining access along the Captain Cook Highway and minimising traffic disruptions as much as possible,” Mr Ram said.

"We will monitor queueing lengths during the works and allow traffic through as soon as it is safe."