12 January, 2026, 10:17 am Central - 26°C Rain

Several roads in Nadi, Sigatoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki closed due to flooding

Several roads in Nadi, Sigatoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki closed due to flooding

By Navitalai Naivalurua
26/12/2024
Photo: Fiji Roads Authority

Several roads in the western division are currently closed due to flooding.

The Fiji Roads Authority urges everyone to exercise extreme caution when travelling on these roads as there may be washouts and debris on the road.

Roads that are closed to traffic include Raiwaqa Crossing and Nacocolevu Crossing in Sigatoka, Chuni Lal Road and Togo Masi Access Road in Nadi, Varadoli Cemetery Road, Babriban Road, Toge Crossing, Vatawai Road, and Marinitawa Road in Ba, Nadarivatu Road, Rukuruku Road, Naseyani Road (Vitivanua Crossing No.1), Dramasi Road, (Crossing No.1), Mataniwai Road, Nadelei Rd, (2nd Crossing), Rukuruku Road, Nabuna Road, Yaladro Road, Lakalaka Road, and Masimasi Road in Tavua, Korotale Road, Vatumani Road, and Narara Road (1st Crossing) in Rakiraki.

Roads that are open to traffic include Semo Village, Ciri Road, Kabisi Crossing, Nadromai Road (2nd Crossing), Uluisila Crossing, Kavanagasau Road, Malomalo Ford Crossing, and Emuri Crossing (Partially open) in Sigatoka, Hospital Road and Raniga intersection, Masi Road, Savalau Road (3rd Crossing) in Nadi, Vuda Backroad in Lautoka, Koroboya Road (1st & 2nd Crossing), Maururu Road, Balevuto Crossing (Partially open), Etatoko Road, and Vutuni Road (1st Crossing) in Ba, Nadarivatu Road, Matacawa Road (Crossing No.1), Lubulubu Road (Crossing No.1), Qalela Road (Crossing No.1,2,3 & 4), Nadarivatu Road, Nasivi Road, Vatukoula Industrial Road (1st Crossing), Vatia Wharf Road, Vatukoula Industrial Rd, and Nasomo Road (Open to 4x4 vehicles) in Tavua, Korotale Access Road, Waimari Road, Nausori Road, Korotale Road, Dawa Lawaki Road, Dreketi Road (Open to 4x4 vehicles), and Vatukacevaceva Road in Rakiraki.

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