The opening of the 7km Bau Tikina Bypass Road at Raralevu in Tailevu today will enable road users to use an alternative route rather than the single lane at Kasavu slip on the Kings road.
Fiji Roads Authority’s CEO, John Hutchison says the Kasavu slip will be completely closed to traffic and pedestrians once they are done with the Geo Technical Investigation.
Hutchinson says FRA will also be doing an engineering design and evaluation.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says heavy rain and flooding caused serious damage at the Kasavu slip on the Kings road which will have to undergo repairs that may take time.
He adds this seven kilometre route is now open, with the capability to hold traffic of up to 18 tonnes.
Bainimarama says the damage caused to Fiji’s infrastructure due to severe weather events has been a continuing challenge, as it has been for many other vulnerable, low-lying areas in the World.
He has urged everyone who makes use of this new access road to adhere to the speed limit and 18 tonne weight restriction at all times.
