Temporary road closures for repair works
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) Samarahan division has announced temporary road closures at five roundabouts on the Kuching-Kota Samarahan Expressway and Kuching-Kota Samarahan division from October 20 to October 31. The closure is necessary for repair works and road surface upgrades, specifically at the Pusat Jantung Sarawak roundabout. During this period, drivers are advised […]
ART roundabouts upgrading works set for completion in November
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The project to upgrade five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Highway and the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) for Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles is expected to be completed by November at the latest. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said both projects are not facing any major disruptions or reasons for delay. “We are […]
Traffic lights at two Kota Samarahan roundabouts ready by October
KUCHING: The two traffic light projects at the remaining two roundabouts in Kota Samarahan along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway is expected to be completed by October. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos made the announcement following an assurance by the Public Works Department (PWD) during a special briefing called by the Ministry of […]
MPKS chairman praying traffic woes will soon be over
KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is not without its problems and challenges, one of which is the daily traffic congestion at the Kota Samarahan roundabout, said Datuk Peter Minos. The MPKS chairman said the council was at the receiving end daily, having to put up with the grievances of residents and road users […]
Roundabout traffic light projects ready by November
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Traffic light projects at five roundabouts along the Samarahan-Kuching Expressway will be ready by November this year. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos who disclosed this said the local council had met with the Public Works Department (PWD) and contractors to get an update on the project. “This is very […]
Police to help ease Kota Samarahan-Kuching expressway jam
KUCHING: Police are helping to control traffic flow at the five roundabouts in the Kota Samarahan-Kuching expressway to alleviate the severe congestion during peak hours. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said five personnel from the Kota Samarahan district police headquarters would be stationed daily at the roundabouts, both in the morning and afternoon. “Traffic […]
Roundabouts’ traffic light projects to resume after MCO
KUCHING: The various traffic light projects at roundabouts in Kota Samarahan will resume after the movement control order (MCO), said Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman stated that the project was making vigorous progress with expected completion early next year. He pointed out that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many development […]
Effectiveness of converting roundabouts to traffic lights questioned
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) Southern Zone director of election, Lue Cheng Hing, has questioned the effectiveness of converting the five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway to traffic lights. “It has been suggested that the upgrade is to convert the roundabouts to traffic lights, smart or conventional, how long can such mitigation last before another […]
Upgrading for five Kota Samarahan roundabouts
By Alverdtekoster Anyap KUCHING: Five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Road will be upgraded. This was announced by Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang JohariTun Openg officiated at the ground breaking event to commence the upgrading works at Kota Samarahan. Community leaders from Samarahan were happy with […]
