Roadworks Completed on Various Sections in Naitasiri
Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) has completed roadworks on various sections in Naitasiri improving access and safety for thousands.
FRA General Manager Central Division Aram Goes says these sites were programmed for upgrade works to provide more reliable all-weather access and improve journey times to these populated and frequently travelled communities in the Naitasiri Province.
“These works targeted specific hill sections that were difficult to access by buses, along with school frontages and several surrounding villages to treat dust nuisance, improving the living conditions and overall wellbeing of these communities,” Mr Goes said.
He said in total 4.3km of new sealed road was constructed. “These unsealed sections of road were first widened, reshaped and properly drained. Then we rebuilt these roads with new gravel materials and cement stabilised this to strengthen the pavement structure. “A two coat seal was applied to the stabilised pavement to provide water proofing, provide good traction for vehicles and eliminate dust.” Mr Goes said drainage works involved improving existing underroad culverts and driveway drainage systems to properly divert the road surface run-off away from the road carriageway.
“Significant rock protection works were also carried out to protect roadside embankments from flood damage in locations where larger waterways cross under the road.”
Mr Goes said: “These upgraded road surfaces will significantly assist buses and vehicles ascend and descend these steep sections of road during all weather conditions.”
This is part of the FRA 20172018 Renewals Programme by the Maintenance Works Department.