The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has submitted a proposal for consideration to the Federal government on the implementation of Mile 8 flyover.
Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo (GPS-Sadong Jaya) said the cost of the project is estimated of RM220 million under the 12th Malaysia Plan via the Rolling Plan 3, 2023.
“We hope for a favourable approval from the Federal government through the Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia (Works Ministry) in the year 2023.
“If the project is implemented, surely it could ease the traffic congestion in Mile 8 traffic light junction and improve the level of service from F to C in terms of traffic volume management,” he said this when responding to Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang question during the fourth day of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today.
On the scope of works for the proposed project, Aidel said it included the construction of flyover at Mile 8 junctions; widening of the existing Mile 8 signalised junction; and widening of 4km of the existing four-lane road to a six-lane road connecting from Mile 7 flyover until Mile 10 flyover.
He added that the construction period for the project is 36 months.
