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Several roads remain closed

Kreetika Kumar Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

January 8, 2025 10:05 am

[Source: Fiji Roads Authority/Facebook]

Several roads in Central Division remain closed to all traffic.

This as floodwaters have yet to fully recede.

According to Fiji Roads Authority Naisogo road, Wailase road, Waila road, Dawakoto road, Vugalei Cocoa road and Vatulili road are closed.


Vugalei Cocoa road [Source: Fiji Roads Authority/Facebook]

It says that Koronivia road is halfway closed.

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The FRA will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as needed.

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