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Several roads in Western and Northern Divisions closed due to flooding

Several roads in Western and Northern Divisions closed due to flooding
Photo: Fiji Roads Authority

Flooding from recent heavy rain has resulted in several roads in the Western and Northern Divisions being closed.

The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that roads in Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki have been severely impacted, making them impassable.

They say in Nadi, Chuni Lal Crossing, and Arolevu Crossing remain closed, while Lautoka's Abaca Crossing is also underwater.

They further say Ba has been significantly affected, with Toge Crossing, Babriban Crossing, Vunisamaloa Flat, Cemetery Crossing, Maururu Road, Crossing, Sorokoba Crossing, Varadoli Crossing and Benai Crossing closed due to flooding.

FRA says Tavua is facing challenges as Mataniwai Crossing, Balata Flat - Nadarivatu Road, Mataniwai Road, Nacovu Crossing, Viti Vanua Crossing and Wainiura Ford Crossing along Nadarivatu Road are inaccessible.

They say further north in Rakiraki, Narara Crossing and Katudrau Crossing, Namunamu Crossing, Dreketi Crossing, Vunikavikaloa Crossing, Savusavu Crossing have also been rendered impassable by rising floodwaters.

They add that in Northern Division, Alea Crossing, Naiviqiri Road and Navakasiga, Bua are also closed. They urge motorists and residents to avoid these routes and seek alternative pathways, where possible.

FRA says they are closely monitoring the situation and working to address the affected areas.

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