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Upgrading works on the Jalan Sibujaya-Kong Yit Khim Road ready by year-end

SIBU: Upgrading works on the Jalan Sibujaya-Kong Yit Khim Road are expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “It’s a bit delayed, I was informed (it will be completed) by the end of this year,” he said when met by reporters during […]

Tondong-Sebuku route upgrade to mitigate flooding risks

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep revealed that the Public Works Department (JKR) plans to propose improvements to the Tondong-Jalan Sebuku route leading to the Bau Police Station to address its susceptibility to flooding. During the soft opening of the Tondong-Sebuku Bridge and Tondong Multipurpose Hall on Wednesday (Jan 10), the Deputy Minister for Transport (Riverine […]

Five agricultural roads to be upgraded

SARIKEI: Five agricultural roads here will be upgraded early next year for the benefit of farmers in the area. According to Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, the project involving Sungai Merudu, Sungai Paoh, Sungai Tapang Tabao, Sungai Kawan Merudu and Jalan Baron is made possible due to the approved allocation of RM690,000 from Sarawak […]

New bridge, upgraded road to benefit residents

BINTANGOR: The construction of the new Sungai Dabai Bridge at Mile 6, KJD Bintangor Road, along with the upgrading of the gravel road to a paved one, is set to facilitate the daily activities of the local residents. The Rural Transformation Project (RTP) for the Meradong area, with a budget of RM200,000 has been approved […]

Works Minister proposes Smart Road Infrastructure Sandbox for innovations

KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has proposed the establishment of a Smart Road Infrastructure Sandbox programme. This initiative aims to create a collaborative platform for government agencies and industry stakeholders to share innovative ideas concerning cutting-edge technologies for road infrastructure. Nanta said the submitted ideas will undergo testing in specific locations across […]

Temporary road closure until Jan 10

KUCHING: The road along Jambatan Sungai Tabuan/Jalan Setia Raja willl be temporarily closed for pavement repairs and road surface upgrades from this Monday to Jan 10, 2024. According to a notice issued by the Public Works Department (PWD), the upgrading works will commence with night work from 9 pm to 4 am, from Monday to […]

RM45m Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah upgrading works to begin soon

SIBU: Upgrading works to turn Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah into a dual-carriageway will commence soon, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang, who is the Pelawan assemblyman, said a tender for the project will be called next month. The project, he said, will involve upgrading works on […]

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 […]

RM250 mln for Gedong-Semalatong road upgrade

KUCHING: A plantation road linking Kampung Gedong and Kampung Semalatong in Simunjan is being upgraded at a cost of RM250 million, paid for by the Sarawak government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the 26-km road project will include construction of two bridges along the route and will reduce travel distance […]

PWD tasked with upgrading logging roads

LOGGING roads in the state will be upgraded by the Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak, said Datuk Len Talif Salleh. The Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development said a few logging roads have been and will be taken over for upgrading works with cooperation of the federal government. “These roads were left behind […]