Fletcher Bailey Bridge in Vatuwaqa will be closed to motorists from 9pm tonight and will re‑open at 5.30am next Monday with new operating conditions.
Fiji Roads Authority CEO John Hutchinson says this is to enable China Railway 14 Group to complete the bridge foundation work for the new bridge.
He says these foundations are in very close proximity to the current bailey bridge.
Hutchinson says heavy vehicles including buses can no longer travel over the Fletcher bailey bridge from next Monday and are advised to use Grantham Road as an alternative route.
Hutchinson says there is a very high risk that vibrations from heavy vehicles will cause damage to the new foundations.
He says that his team has written to the bus company servicing the area and asks for the public’s understanding as the contractor works to complete construction of the new bridge.
He says it is necessary for both public and contractor safety to close the bridge whilst these works are being carried out.
