KUCHING: Several roads in Kuching city will be closed in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence parade.
Kuching police chief ASP Ahsmon Bajah, in a statement said, the rally and parade in conjunction with the celebration will be held on July 22 at Padang Merdeka Kuching.
Among the affected roads are the intersection of Jalan Main Baazar / Lebuh Wayang; Jalan Gambier / Jalan Tun Abg Hj Openg / Jalan Main Baazar; Jalan Lebuh Wayang / Jalan Wawasan; RTM’s traffic light / Jalan Satok / Tun Abg Hj Open to Padang Merdeka; and SK St Mary’s traffic light / Jalan Mcdougall to Padang Merdeka.
These roads will also be closed from July 18 to July 20 from 6:30 am to facilitate rehearsal for the parade and reopen to traffic when the rehearsal ends.
On July 22, the road closure will commence at 5.30 am and will reopen once the programme has fully ended.
In light of this, Ahsmon reminded the public to not park their vehicles on the roadside which may cause traffic congestion.
“For those who wish to watch the parade, they are advised to park in the parking lot at Reservior Park; Taman Budaya; Green Hill; Saujana Building; Top Spot Car Park and Dewan Suarah,” he said.
He also advised the public to plan their journey ahead of that day and to obey traffic control signs and instructions from police officers on duty
“Cooperation from all members of the public is highly expected to ensure the programme runs smoothly,” he said.
For further inquiries, the public may contact the traffic investigation and enforcement section at Kuching IPD at 082-259900 or refer to the road closure notice boards that have been erected at several locations along the affected roads.
