Madius urges faster work on Tuaran road upgrade
Published on: Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau ( pic ) has raised concerns in Parliament over delays in upgrading the road from the Berungis roundabout to Tuaran town. He noted that the Works Ministry had previously informed that physical works were scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2025, but visible progress has yet to be seen. In a written reply, the ministry said the project, officially launched on 12 March 2024, aims to widen 2.7 kilometres of Jalan Berungis (Route 503) into a four-lane dual carriageway, build a U-turn flyover, and replace an existing culvert with a new bridge. As of June 30, physical progress stood at 2.06 per cent, slightly below the 3.18 per cent target, due to land acquisition delays affecting preliminary works such as utility relocation. Madius has urged all agencies involved to expedite pending processes so that the long-awaited road upgrade can be completed on schedule for the benefit of Tuaran residents. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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