Damage To Roads Forces Closure

Fiji Roads Authority is closely monitoring the condition of roads in areas affected by floodwaters caused by heavy downpour brought on by Tropical Cyclone Josie at the weekend.

The FRA has therefore urged motorists to remain vigilant, tune into the local radio and listen to the advice of the emergency services

Yesterday, the authority announced the closure of some roads nationwide:

21 roads in the Western Division

9 roads in the Northern Division

6 roads in the Central Division All roads are open in the Eastern Division,

The authority said several roads around the country had been damaged by massive floods. In some areas underground water pipes were exposed because of soil erosion. The authority has advised motorists to drive very carefully, slow down, and be aware of debris on the roads.

Floodwaters may have changed the road surface in some places, so motorists should expect an increase in the number of potholes, the authority said. Contractors would be carrying out remedial work as soon as the weather cleared up, the authority said. Meanwhile, Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) was working to identify and repair water mains that have sustained damages during the weekend’s flooding.

WAF also encouraged members of the public who notice any leaking water pipes alongside roads in the Western Division, to report it to its National Call Centre on 5777 or 334 6777. The Water Authority of apologies for the inconveniences caused and is working towards getting water supply in the Western Division restored as soon as possible.

Roads closed were: In the Western Division:

Crossing No.2 on Koroboya Road in Ba

Navala Crossing on Navala Road in Ba

Crossing No.2 on Vutuni Road in Ba

Crosssing No.1 on Toge Road in Babriban Crossing on Babriban Road in Ba

Nanuku - Cirisobu Road in Ba Nalele flat on Ciri Road in Sigatoka

Oloolo Road underwater at 2nd bridge in Sigatoka

Lawai Crossing on Nacocolevu Road in Sigatoka

Qwali Flat on Tilivalevu Road in Sigatoka

Matewale Crossing on Valley Road in Sigatoka

Mate Crossing on Mate Road in Nadi

Chuni Lal Road in Nadi Arolevu Crossing on Arolevu Road in Nadi

Lomawai Road in Nadi Navula Road in Lautoka Vakabuli Indian School Road in Lautoka

Saru Back Road in Lautoka Vatukacevaceva Crossing on Vatukacevaceva Road in Rakiraki Savusavu Crossing on Dawa/ Lawaki Road in Ra. Burelevu Crossing on Nailuva Road in Ra.

In the Northern Division:

Nasarava Crossing on Nasarava Road in Labasa Qelemumu Crossing on Qelemumu Road in Labasa Soasoa Flat on Wainikoro Road in Labasa

Vunivau Village Road, Labasa Navakuru Crossing on Nakorotari Road

Naduna Road, Labasa Zailav Crossing on Zailav Road, Natua

Nakama Crossing on Naduna Road, Labasa Vuniyalayala Crossing on Vuniyalayala Road

In the Central Division:

Colata crossing on Colata Coacoa Road

Waima Crossing on Nairukuruku Road

Saiyaro Crossing on RKS Farm Road

Waidradra crossing on Vatulili Road

Waila Road Flat on Waila Road Nasi Crossing on Wailase Road