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Malaita Province

New Climate-Resilient Fiu River Bridge Set to Transform Connectivity in Malaita Province

The tender for the construction of the new Fiu River Bridge in Malaita Province is closed on 18 September 2026, with the contract award expected by December 2026.

22 Sept 2026

Speed Hump Works Advance on Henderson–Mberande Road as MID Warns Against Sign Vandalism.
Work on the installation of speed humps at various locations along the Henderson–Mberande Road in Guadalcanal Province is currently progressing under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP), implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID).
22 Sept 2026
Riffle Range roundabout upgrade fully completed
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Riffle Range Roundabout Upgrade, marking another significant milestone under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP).
21 Jul 2026
Road sealing works progressing well on Hotbread Roundabout – Central MarketRoad sealing works progressing well on Hotbread Roundabout – Central Market
The road sealing works on the seaside section of the road corridor between the Point Cruz Hotbread Roundabout and the Honiara Central Market are progressing well and are expected to be completed by the end of this week, weather permitting.
9 Jul 2026
2026 National Road Safety Council Inaugural Meeting and National Road Safety Conference concluded in Honiara
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), with support from the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), successfully concluded the National Road Safety Three-Years Action Plan Training, the National Road Safety Council Meeting and the National Road…
19 Jun 2026
Honiara City
MID Appeals for Patience and Public Cooperation Amid Ongoing Roadworks
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), in a statement today, wishes to remind Honiara road users about the ongoing roadworks happening along Mendana Avenue (Heritage Park Roundabout to Honiara City Council Roundabout).
10 Jun 2026
Malaita Province
SOEs Active on the Ground for Auki Town China-Aid Road Upgrade Project
Following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the national government and three key state-owned enterprises (SOEs), critical utility relocation exercises are now fully underway in Auki as part of the Auki Town China-Aid Road Upgrade Project.
9 Jun 2026
Transportation
Draft Driver Manual marks important step toward Public Transport Reform in Honiara
Efforts to improve public transport in Honiara are continuing. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Honiara City Council (HCC), together with the Advisor for Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara—a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-led project—are…
20 Apr 2026
Road construction works progressing along Mendana Avenue
The road construction works along the seaside section from Heritage Park to the Hot Bread roundabout at Point Cruz are progressing well, as part of ongoing upgrades along Mendana Avenue. The Mendana Avenue upgrade begins at the Town Ground Roundabout and extends to the MID/HCC Roundabout.
15 Apr 2026
SI-Australia Relations
“Believe in Yourself”: Australia brings together women in infrastructure and students
Seventy-five high school girls from Naha and East Honiara have been encouraged to work hard and dream of a career in engineering, construction or health.
18 Mar 2026
Tandai Highway – Rifle Range roundabout works progressing
Works on the Tandai Highway in West Honiara continue to progress well. Over the past week, the T-intersection at St Johns and the roundabout intersection at Rove have been substantially completed allowing both carriageways of the new road to be opened to traffic through the Rove area.
11 Mar 2026
PM launches SBD 19 billion Infrastructure Blueprint to drive Solomon Islands’ strategic transformation
By Andrianah Kole Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele formally launched the 2026 Dossier of National Infrastructure Projects in Honiara on Monday, unveiling a strategic roadmap designed to transition the Pacific nation from fragmented investments toward “strategic transformation”.
10 Mar 2026
Major Road Works on Mendana Ave Start Tomorrow
By Agnes Menanopo Major road construction along Mendana Avenue within the Honiara Central Business District (CBD) will commence tomorrow, March 4, and continue until April 3.
3 Mar 2026
Malaita Province
Auki Road Project Advances with Concrete Drainage Works
The China-Aid Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project continues to advance steadily, with the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), focusing on the installation of concrete-lined drainage systems along the 9.2 km road upgrade in Auki, Malaita Province.
2 Mar 2026
Transport
Planning and Reforms for Honiara’s Public Transport
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the Advisor for “Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara”—a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project—are currently undertaking planning efforts to make public transport in Honiara more user-friendly, safe, and…
27 Feb 2026
Sealing of Mendana avenue road in Honiara to commence soon
Road improvement works within Honiara City, involving the sealing of the Mendana Avenue road section from Heritage Park Hotel to City Council, will soon commence under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP).
26 Feb 2026
Major progress achieved on new KiraKira wharf
Construction of the new KiraKira Wharf is progressing well, with works now at an advanced stage. Implemented under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP), this Solomon Islands Government project, with assistance from the Asian Development Bank, represents a significant investment in…
20 Feb 2026
Noro Township Road Improvement Project officially opens, boosting Western Province’s connectivity and growth
The Noro Township Road Improvement Project under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP II) was officially opened on Friday. These road improvement works carried out by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) commenced in March 2024 and represent a major…
16 Feb 2026
MID Minister apologizes to Honiara residents over road deterioration, vows swift action
The Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, has issued an apology note to the residents of Honiara and all road users affected by the deteriorating condition of some key road networks across the city, further exacerbated by the recent heavy rains and adverse…
3 Feb 2026
Wale calls for urgent action on roads and bridges as result of bad weather
The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Government to urgently address the deteriorating roads and transport infrastructure in the country.
2 Feb 2026