The Land Transport Authority is calling for stronger laws to address transport-related issues affecting public health.

Calls are growing for better road safety outside Namaka Public School after another serious accident along the busy Namaka-Martintar Highway.

Reducing traffic congestion and improving infrastructure will be key priorities in the upcoming national budget for the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.

Motorists travelling along Princes Road can expect traffic disruptions this week as the Fiji Roads Authority carries out asphalt concrete works on sections of the road.

The Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has announced the delay of the Navakasiga road construction in Bua, in terms of weather conditions and funding.

A 39-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Sigatoka on Friday.

The government has admitted weaknesses in how road projects are monitored, with Public Works Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau acknowledging the current system is “not perfect.”

Motorists who block bicycle lanes along one of Suva’s busiest corridors could face stricter penalties, as authorities step up enforcement to improve road safety and traffic flow.

Dialogue Fiji has called out the Land Transport Authority’s justification for changes to the Public Service Vehicle permit system, claiming the LTA is missing the point and could put Fiji’s economy at risk.

The Land Transport Authority says recent changes to the Public Service Vehicle permit system are aimed at protecting the integrity of the transport sector and improving service delivery.

Fiji is strengthening its focus on climate-resilient infrastructure as major road and bridge developments continue.

The temporary bypass road at Semo Village along the Queens Highway is now open to the public.