The Fiji Roads Authority confirms that a clearway traffic management restriction will be placed on the kerbside lane of strategically important roads around Suva from 5am, Monday 8th July 2019.
The peak periods for clearway restrictions are from 6:30am to 9:30am and then from 4pm to 6.30pm.
FRA Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Moore says this restriction will prevent all vehicles (except buses at designated bus bays) from stopping, picking up, dropping off and parking during peak traffic periods in both directions.
Moore says the FRA will be working with schools along these routes to designate specific drop‑off/pick‑up zones. They will be marking the clearways with a dashed yellow line, in addition to sign posts and it will be illegal to drop‑off and pick‑up passengers when the vehicle is stopped at traffic lights or in stationary traffic.
The first implementation Stage 1 is the McGregor – Bau – Rewa Street route. This will be implemented from 5am, Monday 8th July.
He says these restrictions will allow the full width of the road corridor to be available during the heaviest periods of traffic congestion.
Moore says if the restrictions are not adhered to, a fine will be issued to the driver of the vehicle.
He says clearways are also tow away zones, hence any vehicle parked in a clearway will be towed and a fine will be issued.
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