I believe that it is the Fiji Roads Authority’s responsibility to ensure that our roads are safe and have adequate administration controls in place and timely maintained.
Road markings perform a key role of guiding and controlling traffic and serve as a psychological barrier and signify the delineation of the traffic path.
It also channelises the movement of pedestrians and cyclists into safe zones.
The road marking paint must be of highly reflective materials, which makes it easier to see even in bad weather or any situation when visibility is poor.
It provides an awareness of approaching danger spots and warns drivers to keep control of their speed.
Nokonoko Rd at Laucala Beach Estate is a busy double lane arterial access to and from the city.
Opposite the popular fish market near the bridge is an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, which has badly faded and lost the white strips on the Suva bound lane due to heavy vehicle movement.
Apart from the signpost, it is a challenge to identify this foot crossing and the risk greatly increases in adverse weather conditions or for any motorist who maybe new in the area.
Marked crosswalks guide pedestrians and alert drivers to a crossing location, so it is vital that drivers and pedestrians clearly see the crossings.
FRA has the duty of care to maintain such infrastructure to ensure road safety.
There are other pedestrian crossings in the Suva area that requires immediate attention too.
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