KUCHING: The road near the Petronas station in Bandar Baru Batu Kawa MJC will be closed to traffic soon.
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai, said effective Sept 10, road users must exercise caution and prepare for alternate routes in view of the permanent closure.
“The decision to close the mentioned road stems from a commitment to alleviate the public’s grievances regarding road damage and persistent traffic jams within the vicinity.
“This measure is aimed at ensuring smoother traffic flow while also encouraging road users to explore alternative pathways to minimise disruptions to their journeys.
“The Works and Traffic Standing Committee, convening during a special session on Aug 16, played a pivotal role in recommending the road closure as a proactive step towards managing the traffic-related challenges faced by the community,” he said.
Tan reiterated the importance of considering the public’s convenience and safety during this essential phase of infrastructure enhancement.
In a similar development, as part of a broader initiative to uphold the integrity of the local road network, he extended a reminder to industry stakeholders regarding adherence to transportation and delivery protocols for construction materials within the MPP administrative jurisdiction.
The intention behind these measures is to ensure the proper maintenance of existing road infrastructure and its surroundings, along with regulating the transport of construction materials like soil, gravel, sand, concrete and premix.
“To maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness, MPP stipulates that all developers and suppliers of construction materials —limited exclusively to concrete, premix, bricks, and sand — must secure a Road Permit (RP) before commencing any work or operations.
“Beyond this, the council is actively promoting responsible practices among other contractors and landowners involved in non-development projects, encouraging them to also apply for the necessary RP.
“In alignment with this commitment to safety and cleanliness, RP holders are tasked with ensuring that the routes they employ remain clean and well-maintained, thus minimising potential safety risks and disturbances to the local environment,” he explained.
He added that failure to comply with these regulations could result in fines under the Cleanliness by-law 1999, Section 20(1), along with the requirement to promptly rectify any associated cleanliness concerns.
Tan emphasised that non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the RP will prompt the issuance of Stop Work Orders, effectively halting ongoing activities until the stipulated requirements are met.
“Development efforts found in violation of such orders will be subject to appropriate action, including referrals to the Department of Lands and Surveys,” he added.
