Traffic management and at least one road closure have been put in place to help deal with the scores of mourners turning up to farewell Green MP Fa’anānā Efeso Collins.

The 49-year-old, who collapsed and died after a ChildFund charity race in downtown Auckland last week, is lying in state at Tīpene Funerals on Hill St, Onehunga.

Late last night, the funeral home posted a message on its official social media pages about how traffic will be managed over the next few days, ahead of Fa’anānā's funeral on Thursday.

“Dear residents, community, whānau and friends. A road closure and traffic management will be in place on Hill St (between Flemming St and Princes St) ...

“The road management plan seeks to balance the needs of residents and businesses carrying out their normal activity with the large amount of mourners expected over the next few days.”

The notice says the traffic management is in place due to the funeral of the late MP.

However, the Collins aiga has already announced that their son’s funeral will be held at the Due Drop Events Centre, in Manukau, on Thursday afternoon.

The road closure will be in place from today until Wednesday, between 7am and 7pm.

“Traffic management staff will be on site to facilitate flow and provide controlled access to guests, residents and businesses.”

People arriving to pay their respects are being asked to carpool where possible due to the limited number of parking spaces available on Hill St already.

“Mourners are also asked to arrive into Hill St from Princes St (rather than Church St). Right turns onto Hill St from Princes St will be restricted to avoid disrupting normal traffic.

“We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during this time of great loss. Ngā mihi aroha,” the post ends.