Roadworks on severely deteriorated roads in the Central Division to start from tonight

Roadworks on the severely deteriorated sections of roads in the Central Division will start from tonight.

Fiji Roads Authority Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kamal Prasad says in order to improve the level of service, the FRA has engaged five more contractors to accelerate the road rehabilitation works in the Greater Suva Area.

He says today works will commence at Pratt Street in Suva.

Prasad says from Wednesday works will commence on Ono Street in Samabula, Nokonoko Road in Laucala Beach, Nasevou Road in Lami and Queens Road in Namuka-i-Lau and Veisari.

He says to reduce traffic congestion impacts, most of the works will be carried out during off peak and curfew hours.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel times, strictly adhere to the directions of the flagman and the site traffic control, to ensure the safety of other motorists and workmen alike.

The roadworks will continue till April 2021.