Road Improvement Works Progressing In The Northern Division

21 October 2022

Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) Chief Executive Officer Kamal Prasad says road improvement works are currently progressing in the Northern Division to help improve the level of service of existing roads.

The roads earmarked and undergoing improvement works under the Rip and Remake programme are as follows:

Roadworks in progress in Labasa Zone

Damanu Street
Silas Ramzan Street
Sarosaro Lane # 2 from Park St to Damanu Street
Park Street
Part of Sangam Avenue
Rosawa St from FNPF to Matuk Motors
Valebasoga Road from Bulileka Roundabout to Basoga Bridge
Vunivau Cemetery Road from Vunivau Circular Road to Valebasoga Road
Vunivau Circular Road
Bulileka Road from Urata Road Intersection to Bulileka Village
Prince Andrew Side Roads, Lowcost

Programme for the next 3 months

Nadawa Street
Namara Road
Mudaliar Street
Labasa Main Street from CDP to Nasekula Bridge
James Madhavan Street
Prasad Lane
Ivi Street
Vesi Street (Vakamasuasua Industrial Sub Division)
Zoing Place

Tuatua Housing Sub Division Roads
Rara Housing Sub Division Roads, Lajonia

Roadworks in progress in Natua Zone, Seaqaqa

Navidamu Road from Kawakawavou Bridge (Seaqaqa Central College) to Ahmadhiya Muslim Primary School
Nabouwalu Road at Nakadrudru, Lekutu, Bua

Programme for the next 3 months

Raimuri Road, Seaqaqa
Seaqaqa Hospital Road

Roadworks in progress in Savusavu

Transinsular Road from Kawakawamoli Junction towards Saivou Village
Velovelo Street
Nakama Road
Tukavesi Village Frontage, Napuka Road
Buca Village Frontage, Napuka Road

Programme for the next 3 months

Buca Bay Road (Junction towards Airport)
Transinsular Road (Saivou Village to Spring/Boundary)
Nukubalavu Road

Surfacing Programme (Reseal)

Transinsular Road (Re-surfacing from Savarekareka to Buca Bay Intersection)
Mizpha Avenue
Savudrodro Road
Shiu Chand Road

Mr Prasad said driver behaviour is a significant safety issue not only for their contractors and staff but also for other road users.

“We are concerned with the drivers driving over the posted speed limits, especially on newly sealed roads. Motorists must be mindful to reduce speed even where sites have no staff actively working to also avoid unnecessary damage to vehicles and vehicles veering off due to loose sealing chips.”

He said the extra sealing chips are generally swept away 14 days after the laying of the seal. However, some sealing chips may still be on the side of the road after the sweeping activity.

Mr Prasad said they were urging motorists to strictly adhere to the signs placed and drive within the speed limits at all times.

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