Ferry services end as new Batang Lupar 1 Bridge opens
BY ASYRAF HALIM SEBUYAU: The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge was officially opened to the public on Thursday (May 21), ending dependence on ferry services and reducing travel time across the Batang Lupar River to just about five minutes. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the 4.884-kilometre bridge is the longest river bridge in […]
4.8-km Batang Lupar 1 Bridge set to open in May
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge project is nearing completion and is expected to be opened to the public by mid-May this year. The 4.8-kilometre bridge, which links coastal areas in Samarahan, has now reached its final construction phase, according to the Public Works Department (PWD). The department said it is committed to implementing […]
Batang Lupar 1 Bridge nears completion
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI SAMARAHAN: The Stitching Ceremony for the Batang Lupar 1 Bridge was held yesterday to mark the final phase of construction, with the project expected to be fully completed and opened to the public in May 2026. The historic ceremony was officiated by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Infrastructure Development), […]
Batang Lupar Bridge 1 project 87 per cent complete
SEBUYAU: The 4.8-kilometre Batang Lupar Bridge 1 project has reached 87 per cent completion, with full completion expected by May next year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas was briefed on the project’s (Package D2B) progress by the contractor and implementing agencies during his visit to the project site and the Second Trunk Road here today. In […]
Batang Lupar 1 Bridge to be ready by Gawai 2026
SEBUYAU: The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge is expected to be ready for use by next year’s Gawai, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the RM848-million project, once completed, would mark a major milestone in Sarawak’s infrastructure development, enhancing land connectivity between the southern and northern regions of the state. “We are […]
Sungai Lingga Bridge nearing completion, Batang Lupar Bridge by year-end
KUCHING: The Sungai Lingga Bridge is expected to be completed next month, while the Batang Lupar Bridge in Sebuyau is on track for completion by the end of the year as part of the Sarawak government痴 efforts to complete the Coastal Road Network and Second Trunk Road (STR) projects. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port […]
Longest bridge construction on track despite weather
BETONG: Construction of the RM848.7 million Batang Lupar 1 bridge, which at 4.8km will be the longest bridge to be built across a river in the country, is on track. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said it is on schedule despite challenges by inclement weather in particular. “I believe the contractor, Perbena Emas […]
Batang Lupar bridges ready on time, assures CM
SIMANGGANG: Both the Batang Lupar Bridge and Batang Lupar 2 Bridge are expected to be completed according to schedule despite delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges faced. Elaborating on some of the challenges faced, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the machinery used for piling works was from China, […]
Hoping ferry tragedy won’t happen again
KUCHING: The construction of the Batang Lupar Bridge will put an end to ferry-related tragedies, said Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament Rubiah Wang. Alluding to the latest tragedy at Triso ferry at the turn of the year, which claimed nine lives, she hoped such a tragedy will not happen again in the future. “We are […]
Bridge raises high hopes for the future
BY NATASHA JEE & NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS SEBUYAU: The local people are eagerly waiting for the proposed Batang Lupar Bridge to be completed in four years’ time. When Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the earth-breaking ceremony for the bridge today (March 23) many people have already visualised how the infrastructure […]