The Borneo Post

Batang Samarahan bridge to open May 28

- By Matthew Umpang reporters@theborneop­ost.com

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Samarahan bridge will finally open on May 28 just before the Gawai Dayak celebratio­n.

This was revealed by Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang when speaking to reporters during the Road Safety Campaign held in conjunctio­n with the Gawai Dayak and Hari Raya celebratio­ns at the Petronas Station along Kota Samarahan Expressway here yesterday.

“Initially the bridge was supposed to be opened to members of the public today ( May 25) but was postponed as there are still some evaluation work which needed to be done.

“We are still waiting

Initially the bridge was supposed to be opened to members of the public today (May 25) but was postponed as there are still some evaluation work which needed to be done. We are still waiting for coordinati­on from the JKR and are optimistic that it can be used just before Gawai.

for coordinati­on from the JKR and are optimistic that it can be used just before Gawai,” she added.

Constructi­on of the 774-metre Batang Samarahan bridge started on Jan 30, 2015 at the cost of RM93,884,460.

Meanwile during the event Rubiah also distribute­d 300 packs of’ Bubur Lambuk’, items related to the Road Safety Campaign and helmets to road users during the event.

Also present during the event were Samarahan resident Brahim Lumpu and officials from Sarawak Road Safety Department and Kota Samarahan Expressway Petronas Station.

Rubiah Wang, Kota Samarahan MP

 ??  ?? Rubiah (right) puts a helmet on a road user who stopped at the Petronas Station along Kota Samarahan Expressway.
Rubiah (right) puts a helmet on a road user who stopped at the Petronas Station along Kota Samarahan Expressway.

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