21-05-2025
Be extra cautious when passing Song-Temalat section of Kapit-Sibu stretch, travellers reminded
Nanta inspects the progress of repair works on the landslide-hit section of the stretch.
KAPIT (May 21): Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has reminded travellers to be extra careful when passing the Jalan Song-Temalat part of the Kapit-Sibu stretch, which was struck by a landslide recently.
During an inspection conducted on the section on Monday, the Kapit MP went to check the progress of the repair works undertaken a contractor, P & A Construction Sdn Bhd.
It was reported that the landslide occurred during the Chinese New Year holiday, on Jan 30.
'On my way to Sibu (from Kapit), I made a stop at the landslide site.
'I am happy that the repair works are being carried out by the appointed contractor, who has installed warning signs on both sides of the road to warn the travellers.
'Still, the onus is upon the motorists to always ensure their safety,' said Nanta in a statement issued yesterday.
When contacted, Kapit divisional engineer Jawa Gara said the repair works on the two collapsed road at Temalat kicked early this month.
'The slope protection works near the junction of the Song-Temalat section amount toa cost of RM1,998,510.33, and scheduled to reach completion before the Gawai Dayak this year.
The repair works (slope protection) on Jalan Temalat, with an estimated cost of RM4,987,726.65, are scheduled to complete by September 2025,' he said. alexander nanta linggi collapsed road landslide road repair works
