Ritika Pratap 
There will be a number of new students starting their educational journey today, and they will need guidance.
This was the message from Police Director Traffic Control Senior Superintendent Mitieli Divuana.
He said this and also urged all motorists and commuters to exercise extra caution this morning, as the back-to-school rush was expected to cause traffic congestion.
SSP Divuana said, as expected, it would take new students some time to adjust to the new travel routes.
“And I believe some of them might be new to the area, this is the first time for them to attend school in the urban areas, and also in the rural areas and small young children will be attending school for the first time. So I ask road users to be mindful.”
While officers were stationed at major road junctions from six this morning, SSP Divuana advised commuters to be patient and to leave home early to avoid delays.
“We will also be out there at schools, various schools that are near the main road, the police officers will be helping the teachers on the school patrols to please bear with us and have some patience when school children are crossing the road, especially tomorrow during their first school year.”
With a heavy rain warning in force, SSP Divuana said motorists should take extra precautions.
