Veisaru bridge 1 in Ba closed to all traffic

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Veisaru bridge 1 in Ba is closed to all traffic. Picture: SUPPLIED

Veisaru bridge 1 in Ba is closed to all traffic after sustaining damages to its approaches from the current Tropical Depression/Cyclone weather event.

The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) is advising then public that alternative routes are available subjected to weather conditions.

“Appropriate temporary traffic management has been installed to direct motorists,” FRA said.

“Restoration will be undertaken once weather improves permanently. Public is advised not to attempt to cross this washed out approach.”

Alternative Routes
ROUTE 1: Veisaru Bridge 1 – Veisaru Rd – Koronubu Rd – Rarawai Road – Ba Town. (See Route
marked by Yellow Arrows)
ROUTE 2: Veisaru Bridge 1 – Veisaru Rd – Varadoli Rd – Varadoli Street – Koula Rd – Ba Town.
(See Route marked by Yellow + Blue + Red Arrows)
ROUTE 3: Veisaru Bridge 1 – Veisaru Rd – Varadoli Rd – Varadoli Street – Kavika St – Ba Town.
(See Route marked by Yellow + Blue + Green Arrows)
ROUTE 4: Veisaru Bridge 1 – Veisaru Rd – Varadoli Cemetery Rd – Kornubu Rd – Veeisasru Rd
– Veisaru Bridge No 1(See Route marked by Yellow + Blue Arrows)

Below is a link to the GIS dashboard that shows the status of the road network and situation report locations.

This is a live link that is updated throughout the day, so do check back regularly to see if road status has changed.