Batang Lupar 1 Bridge 84 pct complete, set to open by Gawai 2026, says Uggah
KUCHING (July 30): The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge has reached 84 per cent completion and is expected to be operational by the Gawai celebration in 2026, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
He said despite technical challenges, including an issue at pier number 52, the contractor had assured the matter would be resolved soon.
'We discussed about the bridge being usable by Gawai 2026. We hope all outstanding issues will be resolved and we will continue to visit and monitor the progress of this project,' he said in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report after a working visit to the project site in Sebuyau today.
According to the report, the 4.8km bridge forms part of the Sarawak government's ongoing effort to strengthen coastal road connectivity and will fully replace the long-standing ferry service between Sebuyau and Triso.
The RM848.7 million project began construction on Jan 7, 2021, and is one of 16 major bridge projects currently underway across Sarawak.
Uggah, who is also the State Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, said the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak is actively on the ground to assess and discuss any arising issues.
'Our aim is to minimise the number of delayed or problematic projects in the state,' he said.
He also revealed another major bridge project has commenced at Miri Marina, with a total cost of RM6.53 billion.
'The government's aspiration is for all these investments to have a direct impact on the state's economic growth through improved infrastructure,' he said.
Earlier, Uggah was briefed on the project status by JKR Sarawak director Dr Cassidy Morris, along with the technical leadership from Perbena Emas and the Sebuyau District Office.
Also present were Samarahan Division Resident Mohamad Irwan Bahari Bujang and Sebuyau District Officer Ayurad Iman Bujang. Batang Lupar 1 bridge completion Douglas Uggah
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