Bau-Lundu dual carriageway achieves 90% land acquisition, utility relocation underway

BAU: The first Bau-Lundu dual carriageway upgrading project has completed a 90 per cent land acquisition. Deputy Transport Minister (River and Sea), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that the project went smoothly, with the government paying land compensation to affected owners and relocating utilities along the project site. The primary issue is the relocation of […]

Bintulu set for new dual carriageway and infrastructure boom

BINTULU: This division is set for significant development with the Sarawak government approving the construction of a dual carriageway connecting the Bintulu-Jepak Bridge to the airport. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the matter was approved by the state Cabinet on Thursday (Nov 21). “Apart from this, Jepak is no longer […]

Dual carriageway project to begin next year

ASAJAYA: The dual carriageway project from the Batang Samarahan Bridge to the Batang Sadong Bridge will begin next year. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said its implementation comes under the Second Trunk Road (STR) project and has been awarded to Hock Seng Lee Berhad (HSL). “There are many development projects being carried […]

Exercise caution on dual carriageway of Bintulu-Miri road

MIRI: The dual carriageway of the Bintulu-Miri road from Simpang Ngu up to Ladang 3 Pan Borneo Highway will be opened for motorists from tomorrow until June 30. In conjunction with the opening, Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) in a notice released today, has reminded road users to be vigilant when approaching and travelling along […]

Dual carriageway link to food basket plan

KUCHING: The recently proposed dual carriageway to connect Serian with Gedong, Samarahan, Asajaya and Sebuyau is an important link to transform the areas into food baskets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said essential infrastructure such as roads and bridges would support the state’s efforts to modernise its agriculture sector. “It is only about […]

Another dual carriageway to local airport

By Amyra Varkisa & Natasha Jee SIBU: Travelling distance between Sibu airport and the town centre will be greatly shortened once a new dual carriageway is completed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the dual carriageway will be an alternative road that will include an extension to Sibu Jaya boulevard […]

Old Bau-Kuching road to be dual carriageway

BAU: The Sarawak government has agreed for the old Bau-Kuching road to be upgraded to a dual carriageway at a cost of more than RM100 million in order to further enhance connectivity from Kuching to Bau and the surrounding areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that when he was the […]