I wish to express my concern about the traffic jam along the Nausori- Lami corridor to and from Suva area during peak hours. It is a problem that continues today.  

This problem is not only faced in the capital city Suva but in other cities and towns nationwide. For many who get caught in a jam when travelling to work or school, it can get tiresome, frustrating, annoying, and stressful for drivers, passengers, and student. 

These problems can be dealt with by charging a fee for drivers who park illegally in certain areas during peak hours.  

Secondly, there should be more investment made to improve the roads and road planning – widen the road to 6 lanes, introduce a train service or building overhead bridges.  

Thirdly, let’s use technology, like cameras at each main road, to help capture likely incidents of a traffic jam and address them before it happens.  

Moreover, introduce a new transport system of boat services to reduce the use of cars and buses. One significant solution that has helped commuters caught in a traffic jam are the assigned traffic police officers located at major junctions.
They allow traffic to flow comfortably. Traffic jams are a problem, but it can be controlled. And we have the means and resources to prevent them from happening. 

Story By: Moape Vuli 

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