TWENTY four roads are now closed in the Central Division due to widespread flooding.
The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) in its situation report issued at 5pm today stated that the list of roads closed include three in the Northern Division and six roads in the Western Division.
With the heavy rain alert in place for the Fiji group, more flooding is expected to occur in low lying areas around the country.
FRA has advised members of the public to take extra caution and avoid places of known historical flooding or low-lying areas.
“Motorists are advised not to drive into water of unknown depth and current, as this can be life threatening,” the authority stated.
Northern Division Update:
- Kilaka Bridge on Kubulau Peninsular in Savusavu – Open to traffic- drive with Care
- Sigawe Crossing on Namuavoivoi Road in Natua- CLOSED
- Savudrodro Road before Savudrodro Village in Savusavu- CLOSED
- Waibula Bridge on North Coastal Road in Taveuni- CLOSED
Roads Closed in the Western Division:
Crossing Status
– Savusavu Crossing – Closed
– Burelevu Crossing – Closed
– Drana Crossing – Closed
Road Status
– Barotu Circular Flat – Closed
– Katudrau – Closed
– Narara – 1st Crossing- Closed
The FRA is closely monitoring the situation of the roads in all divisions. Shall you have any further queries please call our toll free number 5720 or send an email to info@fijiroads.org
Road Name | Location Description | Status of Damage | Time/Date Reported | Advice to Motorists | FRA Contractors Action that Will be Taken | Expected Road Opening Date |
Naboro Cocoa Road | Naboro Cocoa Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/15/2018 7:00 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Unknown Nawiwaivusa Road | Waimalua Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 7:00 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Vatulili Road | Waidradra Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/15/2018 7:00 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Naivoco Road | Naivoco Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 8:50 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Colata Cocoa Rd | Colata Cocoa Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/15/2018 7:00 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Nasaibitu Road | Waisa Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 16/10/2018 0830hrs | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Navulokani Road | Waiwatu Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 16/10/2018 0900hrs | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Nairukuruku Road | Waima Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 16/10/2018 1058hrs | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Wailase Road | Nacokaika Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 16/10/2018 1341hrs | Open to Traffic Proceed with Caution | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Wailase Road | Nasi Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 16/10/2018 1341hrs | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Waidawara Road | Wainiuraura Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 16/10/2018 1519hrs | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Navunisole Road | Nakorovou Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 7:15 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Wairua Settlement Road (Korovou) | Wairua Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 7:15 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Savu Road | Culvert 5/2 | Flooded | 17/10/2018 8.49am | Open to 4 x 4 vehicles only. Proceed with Caution | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Savu Road | Near Junction Santani Ketan chool | Flooded | 17/10/2018 8.49am | Open to 4 x 4 vehicles only. Proceed with Caution | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Navulokani Road | Waisa Crossings | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 8:53 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Ovalau Circular Road | Namoli Flats | Flooded | 10/18/2018 8:53 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Wailoa Road | Matainasau Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 9:53 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Sawanikula Bukunivatu Road | Wainiogai Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 10:06 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Ratu Kadavulevu Road | Ratu Kadavulevu Flats from RP 1.040 – 1.564 | Floodiing | 10/17/2018 10:22 | Open to 4 x 4 vehicles only. Proceed with Caution | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Navutu Road | Waimale Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Nabukaluka Delailasaku Road | Waisomo Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Nataveya Road | Waila Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Naidiridiri Road (Off Wainibuku Road) | Flooded Crossing | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC | |
Visama Road | Visama Flats | Flooding | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Half Road Closed to Traffic. Proceed with caution. | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Vuci South Road | Vuci South Flats | Flooding | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Half Road Closed to Traffic. Proceed with caution. | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Waituri Road | Waituri Flats | Flooding | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Half Road Closed to Traffic. Proceed with caution. | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Deepwater Road (Korovou) | Flooding | 10/17/2018 10:54 | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC | |
Lomaivuna Loop Road | Toda Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 17/10/2018 13:24:00 p.m. | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Muavesi Road | Sector 6 Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 17/10/2018 13:33:00 p.m. | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Beqa Road | Tubarua Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 17/10/2018 14:24:00 p.m. | Open to 4 x 4 vehicles only. Proceed with Caution | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Viria Road | Culvert Crossing | Flooded | 17/10/2018 14:24:00 p.m. | Closed to all Traffic | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |
Vunaniu Road | Vunaniu Crossing | Flooded Crossing | 17/10/2018 14:51:00 p.m. | Open to 4 x 4 vehicles only. Proceed with Caution | Monitor Flood Level | TBC |