BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Honiara Central Market bus stop serving commuters travelling to east Honiara has been temporarily relocated to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) poolside area opposite the Honiara City Council (HCC) roundabout.
The relocation follows ongoing road upgrade works in the Central Business District at Point Cruz.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with this paper yesterday, MID Director of Transport Infrastructure Management Services, Ismael Alulu, said the temporary bus stop will operate daily from 5.30am to 9.30pm.
“We have security personnel who will open the gates early in the mornings. Buses travelling to eastward areas such as Naha, Borderline, King George (KG) and Lungga will pick up and drop off passengers from this location,” Mr Alulu said.
He said the temporary arrangement came into effect yesterday, Wednesday, May 13, and is expected to remain in place until August or September, depending on the progress of the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) road works.
Mr Alulu explained that the sea-side eastbound lane will be soon to be closed while discussions on further traffic arrangements continue.
“At the moment, buses travelling from the eastern side will continue to use the Point Cruz Hot Bread roundabout to return to the temporary bus stop after dropping off passengers at the Honiara Magistrate’s Court bus stop,” he said.
HCC law enforcement officer, Leban Lokata, also confirmed the temporary relocation, saying the change was necessary to allow road works to continue smoothly and safely.
“Due to the ongoing road development, the Central Market bus stop serving the eastern part of the city has been relocated to the MID area,” Mr Lokata said.
He calls on commuters to cooperate with authorities and follow the temporary arrangements.
“I appeal to commuters to cooperate with us and help ensure everyone’s safety while the road development continues,” he said.
Mr Lokata added that the public will be informed of any further changes as the road works progress.
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