An alternative access route is being constructed connecting Bau Tikina Road off the Kings Road to Ratu Mara Road in Raralevu following a large slip at Kasavu/Baulevu Road junction after the tropical depression.
Fiji Roads Authority’s Chief Executive Officer John Hutchinson says the Kasavu slip was triggered by the heavy rain and had taken a great portion of the road.
He says the road has been operating as a single lane with 5 tonne of gross maximum weight.
Hutchinson says the alternative route has now been connected, as they had 30 trucks supplying gravel from two quarries over the Christmas holidays however graveling and remedial works on the new section is still in progress.
#FRAUpdate Work in progress at Bau Tikina Road off Kings Road. Read Here: https://t.co/1GVpDO89VA pic.twitter.com/uxZHJtDuEK
— Fiji Roads Authority (@FijiRoads) December 30, 2016
He adds they are now working on installing temporary warning signs such as detour, speed and weight restrictions.
The opening of the alternative route will be subject to the results of the Geotech investigation, which should be completed by tomorrow.
