Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the arrangements made. I am informed that Kooseeal Avenue is over a stretch of 1 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Road, commonly known as Chemin Bassin, to Palma Road, Quatre Bornes. The width of Kooseeal Avenue varies approximately between 3.5 metres and 5 metres. Part of Kooseeal Avenue, where the road width is approximately 3.5 metres wide, is already one-way traffic; that is, from its junction with Chemin Machine up to its junction with Palma Road, the B2 Road. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, given that the width of Kooseeal Avenue is less than 5.5 metres wide, centre line markings cannot be provided. It is too narrow for two lanes. Similarly, edge markings cannot be implemented, as this will reduce the width of the traffic lane. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member will surely agree that for such a narrow road where neither a centre line nor edge markings can be provided, cat’s eyes would not be possible. However, stop lines have been marked at all junctions where the lateral roads connect with Kooseeal Avenue. Moreover, 40 km speed limit signs have already been provided by the TRMSU since the beginning of the year, 06 February 2025, to warn road users of the prevailing speed limit. The situation is being monitored, and additional traffic calming measures or devices will be provided if necessary. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (b) of the question, pertinent question. However, the hon. Member will surely agree that converting two-way traffic into one-way traffic can sometimes be complicated, as it disturbs the traffic flow, the traffic flow patterns

62 and the dynamics of the whole region. Nevertheless, I reassure the hon. Member that the TRMSU will consider the advisability of converting Kooseeal Avenue into one-way traffic after consultations with all the relevant stakeholders, including the Municipal City Council of Quatre Bornes and the inhabitants of the locality. Thank you.

Yes, hon. Ms Anquetil.

Je vous remercie, M. le président. Would the Minister inform the House whether he is aware of the numerous accidents and complaints from the residents of that front in this consideration?

We do get information every now and then, but after the hon. Member has asked the question, and the inhabitants must be thankful to her. We are paying particular attention to the region now and would, like I said in my original reply, consider the possibility of converting it to one-way traffic.

The hon. Third Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka. ST PIERRE VILLAGE & TRAFFIC CENTRE – LACK OF PARKING FACILITIES – SURVEY