BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has stepped up emergency road works following recent heavy rains that damaged key routes across the city.
Local contractors have been mobilised to carry out grading, resurfacing, drainage clean-ups, and cold-patching, a statement from MID yesterday said.
These short-term measures are designed to keep traffic flowing and ensure safety while larger rehabilitation projects are being finalised.
The relief programme has been divided into 20 high-traffic zones across East, Central, and West Honiara, the statement said.
MID Permanent Secretary Mike Qaqara thanks the public for their patience, urging motorists to drive carefully and follow temporary traffic signs.
He noted that while budget challenges remain, the ministry is focusing on the most critical roads first.
Meanwhile, to ease congestion along Mendana Avenue — where major upgrades are underway under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project — the Road Transport Board Taskforce has introduced traffic control measures to reduce peak-hour delays.
“Road users must adhere to diversions and cooperate with officers on-site as this project nears completion,” Mr. Qaqara said.
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