BY MORRIS NAFU
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s Transport Infrastructure Division has deployed local contractors to carry out urgent repairs on the lower bridge at Mbokona.
This bridge, a longstanding fixture in the community, has aged and requires immediate attention, said a MID Facebook post on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
To ensure traffic can resume safely, MID deployed local contractors to the site to reinforce the structure ensuring safe passage of vehicles yesterday.
The repair team is currently on-site, working swiftly to reopen the bridge and restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.
The Ministry apologises for the sudden closure and any inconvenience caused to residents and road users in Mbokona.
Meanwhile, routine maintenance on this road section is ongoing, with AP & S Construction handling works to maintain safety and durability, the MID statement said.
Earlier, the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE II) Project identified this bridge among several critical infrastructure sites in Honiara City slated for rehabilitation. Construction is expected to begin in later this year.
Other key projects include repairs to Kobito Road Bridge and drainage improvements at Tasahe Road, Mbokona Road, Central Market (near Holy Cross Cathedral Church in the Fijian Quarter), Vura/Aola Road (from Kukum Hot Bread Roundabout through Vura), and two drainage sites on Ngaliraugha Road.
These efforts aim to enhance the safety and resilience of Honiara’s transport network for the benefit of all residents.
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