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 […]
MPKS to focus on greening and beautifying Samarahan after ART project completion
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is aiming for a green Samarahan and wishes to plant beautiful trees and flowers along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway from Batang Kuab Bridge to Intan and Batang Samarahan Bridge. This is only possible if funds are available, its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said. Once the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project […]
Traffic jam solution worth considering
KOTA SAMARAHAN: An elevated expressway from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) here to Stutong in Kuching has been suggested as the ultimate solution to the endless traffic congestion here. Having taken various factors into account, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos thought this would complement the upcoming Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and […]
Tabuan Tranquility traffic lights in operation
KUCHING: The construction progress of the traffic light intersections along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway is proceeding smoothly and will be completed by the end of the year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah gave the assurance after he officiated at the opening of the traffic light intersection at Tabuan Tranquillity which is now operational and open […]
Traffic light project at Roundabout 4 nearly complete
KUCHING: The construction of the traffic light intersection at Roundabout 4, one of the projects to convert the five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway into traffic light intersections, is nearly complete. Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the traffic light system is now being tested before it can be […]
Council appreciates Uggah’s help on traffic jam woes
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has come in for praise for his role in solving the current traffic problems along the Samarahan-Kuching Expressway. Padawan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the council is happy and appreciative of Uggah’s efforts. “He has met with MPKS twice in two weeks on the traffic problems and called […]
New Kuching-Samarahan alternative route opens
KUCHING: A new alternative route involving the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway to the Stutong area was opened for road users on January 6 to avoid unusual traffic jams like before. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the matter is also to provide a temporary route to allow road users from Kota Samarahan to BDC or […]
Suggestion solutions to Kuching-Samarahan Expressway traffic jams
KUCHING: Stop politicising the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway gridlock issue, and instead focus on finding an effective solution. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng made the appeal at the opening of the temporary alternative road along the expressway heading towards BDC, Jalan Setia Raja and Jalan Stutong, here today (Jan 6). “Like I’ve […]
Cops and local city council cooperate to curb gridlock
KUCHING: Police are working closely with the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) to curb traffic congestions in the city, especially along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said police will enforce four initiatives to alleviate traffic congestion especially at Jalan Setia Raja roundabout and surrounding areas. He pointed out that among the four […]
Stressed by unbearable traffic jams
KUCHING: Many commuters say it is unpleasant and stressful to be caught in the daily heavy traffic jams on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. Now that schools have opened and the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway traffic light project is in progress, the jams from Kota Samarahan to Kuching and back have worsened. Many commuters want the relevant authorities to […]
