KUCHING: The upgrading work of the existing two-lane single carriageway at Jalan Section C1 in Samalaju Industrial Park to a four lanes dual carriageway is expected to start early next year.
Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) said one of the two phases to be carried out, will involve massive utilities relocation and construction of three bridges over Sg. Semba 1, Sg. Semba 2 and Sg. Semba 3 as well as other associated works.
Therefore, its Project Management Director, Mohd. Safri Ibrahim chaired a kick-off meeting yesterday morning with consultants and Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) to properly plan for the smooth implementation of this project.
The numbers of factories within Samalaju Industrial Park have continued to increase since its inception in 2009, therefore, the traffic volume is expected to increase as well.
“With the upgraded road, it will alleviate traffic congestion, reduce traveling time and provide safer road conditions,” it said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
RECODA said the development of infrastructure projects in SIP has started since the 9th Malaysian Plan.
“Under 12th Malaysia Plan, RECODA intends to upgrade 12km of the existing state coastal road within the SIP area from two lanes (single carriageway) to four lanes (dual carriageway).”
“Efficient road infrastructure within the area is an important factor for functionality and success of this industrial park,” it said.
Hence, the upgrading work of the road as approved in the SIP masterplan, is designed to be a dual carriageway to meet this requirement.
