BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is preparing to trial the first traffic lights in Honiara later this year.
Deputy Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Mike Qaqara, announced this at a recent press conference, confirming that the contract to carry out the installation has already been awarded.
Qaqara explained that the ministry is in the process of bringing two sets of traffic lights to Honiara. Once the lights are procured, they will conduct trials in the city.
He noted that Honiara City Council (HCC) has been identified as one of the locations for the trial, with another suitable site being considered in the capital.
“The trial will help assess how road users adapt to and use the traffic lights,” Qaqara said, adding that an awareness campaign will also be launched to educate the public on the proper use of the lights.
Additionally, Qaqara highlighted plans to use solar power for the traffic lights, which will require some adjustments to the system before the trial begins.
“We are looking forward to introducing the traffic lights and conducting the trial later this year,” he added.
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