NORTH UPDATE- 10 January 2022
January 10, 2022
10 January 2022
This situation report is to advise of the status of FRA’s assets due to TDO3F;
- All Main Supply Route (MSR) in the Eastern Division is still open to traffic, motorists are advised to take precautionary measures on restricted sections along Navukailagi crossing (Gau), Namacu crossing (Koro), Delaikoro (Koro), Nacamaki (Koro), and Gau Circular Road.
- In Central Division, Naqali flat on Sawani Serea Road is closed due to flooding restricting. Access to the Wailoa Power Station (EFL) is not possible by road.
- Kings Road from Suva to Korovou Town is open to all traffic. The following sections of kings Road are closed to traffic: Wailotua Village; Balekinaqa Village; Nayavu Village; Naqia Village; Rakiraki Village, Rakiraki Bridge; Nadarivatu intersection; Tavua Town, Wailailai flat (Ba). Kings Road from Ba to Lautoka is open to all traffic.
- Dawasamu Road in Korovou is closed due to flooding at Qelekuro Crossing, Naqiri Crossing, Sisiwa Culvert, Naivoco Culvert. Kings Road is closed to all traffic from Wailotua village towards Rakiraki.
- Queens Road from Suva to Sigatoka is open to all traffic. Several sections of Queens Road between Sigatoka Bridge (Suva end) and Lautoka are closed due to flooding and fallen trees. Flooding at Sigatoka bridge (Suva end) and Sigatoka Village end of town. Fallen trees and a landslip at Nabou, but one lane is open. Flooding at Vuniyasi bridge Nadi till Navoci village end. Flooding at Sabeto flat. Nadi Back Road closed at Alladuta Road junction to Solovi Rd junction due to flooding. Sigatoka Town area is open to traffic. Nadi Town area is flooded and closed to traffic.
- Wailase Road and Savu road off Sawani Serea Road is closed at 6.5km crossing to flooding. Sawni Serea Road is closed to all traffic from Savu road junction.
- In Nausori the Nataveya Road is closed at Waila crossing due to flooding, Nairukuruku Road is closed due to flooding, Lutu Vuisiga Road is closed at Wainavida Crossing due to flooding, Vatulili Road is closed at Waidradra Crossing due to flooding, Koronivia Road is closed at RP4km due to flooding. Toga road is closed due to flooding.
- MSR between Labasa Town and Seaqaqa were closed at Qelewaqa Flat and also the Wainikoro Road between Labasa Town towards Malau at Vuniika Flat due to Flooding. Transinsular Rd between Seaqaqa and Savusavu were also reduced to single lane access at Lomaloma S Bend due to landslide. Seaqaqa towards Nabouwalu including Rabi and Taveuni all serviceable
FRA Chief Executive Officer Kamal Prasad is advising members of the public to remain vigilant.
“We have seen some videos and pictures circulating on social media of people attempting to cross flooded roads and crossings and we are strongly advising the public to please use good judgement regarding your personal safety and your loved ones.
He said the public were urged to find alternative routes where possible and take extra caution as even those with shallow flooding or surface water can be dangerous.
The FRA GIS dashboard link below shows the status of the road network. This is a live link, and members of the public can check to see if the status has changed. Link: http://bit.ly/3oH0Jca
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