KUCHING, Sept 30 2026: Sejingkat Bridge will be opened to road users after a soft opening at 10am on Oct 5, a statement from the state Public Works Department (JKR)announced today.
"The state Public Works Department would like to express its appreciation to all parties involved in the implementation of this project and for their cooperation throughout the construction period," the statement said.
The statement advised road users to always obey signs, speed limits and safety instructions when using this new route.
The RM365.7 million Sejingkat Bridge is part of a wider road infrastructure network being developed to help improve connectivity. transformation.
The bridge, located in Kuching is the world's longest-span harp-type double-cable-plane double-pylon concrete cable-stayed bridge, with a total length of 1,281.2 meters and a tower height of 119.06 meters, according to the state JKR on its Facebook's post.
It is constructed by China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. and built by the Second Highway Engineering Bureau.
The main pylons of the bridge adopt an innovative longitudinal diamond-shaped separated structure, paired with a dedicated steel tie beam system.
The construction of the main bridge of the Sejingkat Bridge commenced in 2023.
The bridge will shorten travel distances between Kuching and destinations such as Sibu and Sri Aman, contributing to enhancing the operational efficiency of Sarawak's overall road network.
No comments:
Post a Comment