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Flooding prompts more road closures

October 15, 2018 11:01 pm

Several roads are closed off in the Central, Western and Northern Division due to flooding caused by heavy rain from last night and early this morning.

In the Central Divison, four roads in Korovou have been closed off and two in Naqali.

In the Western Division, six crossings have been closed off.

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In the North – affected road are Soaolo Bridge on Nabouwalu in Natua and Valeni Bridge on Wailevu West Coast in Savusavu.

Buca Hill to Navaqiqi on Bucabay Road in Savusavu is open and motorists are advised with drive with caution.

The Fiji Roads Authority is closely monitoring the situation for all divisions.
If roadways are flooded, the public is urged to take a detour as floodwaters can be deceptively strong.

In the Central Division:
 Waidradra Crossing, Vatulili Road, Naqali
 Naivoco Crossing, Naivoco Road, Korovou
 Waiwatu Crossing, Navulokani Road, Naqali
 Waimalua Crossing, Nawiwaivusa Road, Korovou
 Colata Cocoa Crossing, Colata Cocoa Road, Korovou
 Naboro Cocoa Crossing, Naboro Cocoa Road, Korovou

In the Western Division – Rakiraki:
 Savusavu Crossing
 Burelevu Crossing
 Namunamu Crossing
 Mataso Crossing
 Drekiti Crossing
 Vunikavikaloa Crossing

Road Status: Waimari road – surface flooding – partially open
Katudrau road – river overflow – partially open.