Road marking works begin at Tandai to improve road safety, traffic flow and transport infrastructure in Honiara
The road marking works at Tandai in West Honiara have commenced as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and traffic management within Honiara.
The works involve the installation of lane markings, directional arrows, stop lines, and other essential traffic markings designed to enhance road user safety and improve the flow of traffic through the area. Associated traffic signs, to supplement the road markings, are currently being procured and installation will commence once they arrive.
The road markings form an important component of the broader road improvement programme currently being implemented across Honiara. Once completed, the markings will provide clearer guidance for motorists, pedestrians, and other road users, contributing to a safer and more efficient transport network.
Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Mr. Mike Qaqara, welcomed the commencement of the works, describing them as an important step towards improving road safety for all users.
“Road markings are a critical part of our transport infrastructure. They provide clear guidance to motorists and pedestrians, reduce the risk of accidents, and help improve the overall efficiency of our road network. We are pleased to see these works commencing at Tandai and look forward to their completion”.
Mr. Qaqara also called on members of the public to take ownership of the improved road infrastructure by helping to protect and preserve road assets for the benefit of all road users.
The Government is investing significant resources to improve our roads and transport infrastructure. We therefore urge the public to respect these improvements by refraining from vandalising road signs, defacing public property with graffiti, damaging road markings and other traffic management facilities, or spitting betel nut stains on newly installed road markings and road infrastructure. The practice of passengers, drivers of moving vehicles, and pedestrians spitting betel nut juice onto road markings not only affects the appearance of these assets but can also reduce their visibility over time. These facilities are installed for the safety and benefit of everyone, and it is our collective responsibility to help keep them clean, visible, and well maintained.
The Ministry encourages communities, motorists, pedestrians, and businesses along the road corridor to work together in protecting public infrastructure and to report any acts of vandalism or damage to the relevant authorities.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when travelling through the work area and to follow all temporary traffic management measures and directions from traffic controllers.
The Ministry appreciates the patience and cooperation of the public while these works are being carried out and remains committed to delivering infrastructure improvements that support safer and more reliable transportation for all road users.
The upgrade is being implemented under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and is supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands.
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