Recent heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding, causing several roads in the Western and Northern Divisions to close. The impacted areas include major routes in Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki, with multiple crossings and roads rendered inaccessible due to flooding conditions.
The following roads are currently affected:
– Kings Road (Surface flooding, accessible – Natalecake, Ba)
– Maururu Road, Crossing No.1 (Ba)
– Sorokoba Road, Crossing (Ba)
– Koroboya Crossing No.1 (Ba)
– Varadoli Crossing (Ba)
– Balata Flat – Nadarivatu Road (Tavua)
– Mataniwai Road (Tavua)
– Nacovu Crossing (Tavua)
– Namunamu Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Dreketi Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Vunikavikaloa Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Savusavu Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Narara Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Raiwaqa Crossing along Kavanagasau Road
– Alea Crossing, Naiviqiri Road, Navakasiga, Bua
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and stay updated regarding travel conditions. For more assistance, individuals can reach out to the Fiji Roads Authority at their toll-free number, 5720, available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
This situation highlights the challenges that extreme weather can pose to transportation infrastructure, but it also emphasizes the importance of community resilience and the efforts of local authorities in managing such crises. As the community comes together to adapt to these conditions, it showcases the human spirit’s ability to face and overcome challenges.
In the coming days, as conditions improve, it is hoped that affected roads will be reopened promptly to restore connectivity and facilitate travel in the region.
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