It is common sense that asphalt roads wear more than concrete roads, but many countries including Fiji use asphalt because it is cheaper, despite concrete roads having some major advantages. One of the major advantages would be the durability and maintenance free life. Concrete roads have a long service life of 45 years (if I’m correct), whereas asphalt roads last for 10 years.

Moreover, during this service life concrete roads do not require frequent repair or patching work like asphalt roads as is the norm in Fiji.

When you factor in annual maintenance, asphalt pavement can cost four to seven times as much money to maintain. This saves us long-term on repair and maintenance.

Concrete roads is undeniably the best way to go monetarily for the taxpayers.

It makes one wonder why Fiji Roads Authority is still choosing asphalt paved roads. When it comes to safety, durability, and environmental impact, concrete paved roads is obviously the best choice.

ps, I’m not suggesting for all of Fiji’s roads to be concrete paved, but only roads that are often inundated with potholes.