KUCHING: Sarawak police have deployed a total of 400 police personnel to ensure the safety of road users during the six-day operation codenamed ‘Ops Lancar’ which coincides with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration.
Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri told reporters the operation started yesterday (June 27) and will end on July 2.
“The operation is being held throughout Sarawak and it involves officers and members from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department.
“To ensure smooth traffic flow is effectively coordinated, the operation will focus on 25 strategic locations where road congestion and accidents often occur,” he said.
He advised the public to plan a safe and smooth journey to avoid congestion, adding that all road users must obey instructions from traffic control authorities and drive safely as well as ensure the vehicle is in good condition before starting the journey.
“They should also have a second driver if the journey is far, plan their schedule and travel time and try to take a 15-minute break if they are feeling tired or sleepy.
“Always be considerate to other road users and be careful while travelling, void tailgating the vehicle in front, do not drive slowly on the fast lane, obey the traffic guidance signs, and stick to the speed limit,” he said.
The strategic locations for road congestion and accidents are as follows:
Kota Samarahan – Medan Universiti roundabout, Sarawak Heart Centre roundabout, ILP Kota Samarahan roundabout, Taman Tiya Vista traffic light, Taman Jalan Samarindah traffic light and Mile 8, Jalan Kuching-Serian traffic light.
Kuching – Upland-Jalan Simpang Tiga roundabout, Setia Raja roundabout, Kuching-Samarahan outer ring roundabout, Jalan Wan Alwi-Jalan Urat Mata traffic light, Jalan Foochow traffic light, Jalan Sungai Apong-Sungai Priok traffic light and Jalan Mendu-Jalan Batu Lintang traffic light.
Padawan – Mile 6 Kuching Sentral traffic light, Mile 7 Kota Sentosa traffic light, Mile 10 Jalan Penrissen traffic light and Jalan Batu Kawa-Taman Desa Wira traffic light.
Bintulu – Jalan Tun Hussein Onn traffic light and Jalan Tanjung Kidurong traffic light.
Sibu – Jalan Deshon-Jalan Lim Kai Ching traffic light and Jalan Teng Tin Hua-Brooke Drive traffic light.
Miri – Jalan Merbau traffic light, Bintang traffic light, Sehati roundabout and Jalan Merbau near the mosque.
