Central roads in Nuku’alofa will be temporarily blocked for the funeral of HRH Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili.

Tonga Police today announced the royal funeral is due to arrive in Nuku’alofa, later this afternoon to be followed by a vigil tonight at the Royal Palace.

The roadblocks will be lifted once the funeral services are completed on Saturday, 3 June at around 4:00pm, without any further announcement.

Police officers will be posted at each intersection to manage traffic flow and ensure safety on our roads.

Police appealed to the public for their understanding, patience, and cooperation during this event and apologised for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of these public roads.

Roadblock starting on Friday, 2 June at 2:30pm

1. Intersection between Vaha’akolo and Vuna Roads

2. Intersection between Vaha’akolo and Salote Roads

3. Intersection between Salote and Kings' Roads

4. Intersection between Salote and Taufa’ahau Roads

Roadblock starting on Saturday, 3 June at 8:00am

1. Intersection between Vaha’akolo and Wellington Roads

2. Intersection between Vaha’akolo and Laifone Roads

3. Intersection between Vaha’akolo and Mateialona Roads

4. Intersection between Mateialona and Taufa’ahau Roads

5. Intersection between Taufa’ahau and Laifone Roads

6. Intersection between Taufa’ahau and Wellington Roads

7. Intersection between Taufa’ahau and Salote Roads

8. Intersection between Salote and Lelue Roads

9. Intersection between Lelue and Vuna Roads