Police Expect More Traffic Congestion Soon
■ Be vigilant ■ Adopt best road practice
The swift flow of traffic along the Nausori-Suva morning traffic enjoyed over the past weeks will soon come to an end.
With the start of the new school year next Monday, motorists and commuters should expect an increase in traffic congestion. Even with the opening of the Vatuwaqa Bridge tomorrow, the Fiji Police Force Traffic Unit anticipate more vehicles on the road come Monday.
Director of Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mahesh Mishra said the public should act responsibly.
Police officers will be positioned at certain junctions to ease the traffic flow.
SSP Mishra also called on parents and guardians to adopt best practices when on the road.
“Whatever the adults are doing, the children will do the same.”
Following are some tips from SSP Mishra:
■ Plan your trip
■ Be patient
■ Do not rush The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation stands ready to offer mediation services or other assistance required to resolve the Air Terminal Services impasse.
Federation chief executive officer Nesbit Hazelman said they had always upheld the principle of non-interference to the internal affairs of businesses and the board and CEO’s offer to assist upon request from the ATS Board and management.
“Like most professional bodies, FCEF is concerned about the stand-off and is closely monitoring the situation between ATS and its employees through its industrial relations consultant who is working on the ground,” Mr Hazelman said. Minister for Employment Jone Usamate said he would consider the request by ATS striking workers representatives for an independent mediator. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the Union Wellington is organising a protest outside the Fiji High Commission in Wellington on Friday.