Surface flooding experienced on roads in Central Division while some western roads can only be accessed by 4x4 vehicles

The Fiji Roads Authority is urging all drivers to be vigilant and maintain caution while driving during heavy periods of rain as most areas in the central division have reported surface flooding, while some areas in the west are accessible only to 4x4 vehicles.

With heavy rain still experienced in parts of the country, flash floods will be expected as the soil had been heavily saturated due to heavy rain experienced last week.

FRA say roads and areas affected yesterday in the Central Division were Vuci South Road, Ratu Kadavulevu Road, Wainibokasi Road, Vunivaivai bridge, Wailase Road, Vunidralavula Road, Savu Road, Muaniweni Road and Rarabici Road.

As of 8am today, affected areas in the central division are Navua areas, Waiyanitu Road is closed to all traffic and Wainadoi Old Queens Road is open to 4x4 vehicles only.

Roads in the western division that are closed for traffic are Arolevu Crossing, Nadi, Chuni Lal Crossing, Nadi, Kavanagasau Rd- Raiwaqa Crossing, Sigatoka, Kavangasau Rd, Sigatoka, Lokia Crossing, Buabua 1st Crossing, Lautoka, Abaca Rd, Buabua Rd, Drasa Dam Rd and Vakabuli Indian School Rd.

Navilawa Rd - Deck washed out and is closed to all traffic, Katudrau crossing is under water, Vatukacevaceva Road - approach washout and is under water, Nararavau road - approach washout - crossing under water.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office is reminding members of the public not to attempt to cross flooded rivers, streams, roads and crossings.

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