The drive to work Wednesday morning will take longer than usual for many Lorette motorists.

Rail crossing repairs at Deacon’s Corner, PR 207 at Trans-Canada Highway (PTH 1 east) will begin at 10 p.m. Tuesday, lasting until 2 p.m. Wednesday. PR 206 will be the reroute. 

"The temporary closure will affect access to Lorette and commuter traffic on Wednesday morning," the province says in a statement. "Repairs on the CN Rail Crossing will improve the ride over the crossing.

Message boards reminding drivers will be posted.