KUCHING: Eight roads will be closed for the Kuching division’s SUKMA and Para SUKMA XXI Baton Relay, which will be held on June 23 (Sunday).
Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the event would take place at the Kuching Waterfront from 5.30am onwards.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will attend the event, and approximately 3,000 participants are expected to join the run.
“To ensure the programme runs smoothly, the police will be conducting eight road closures in stages from 6am until 8.15am.
The affected roads are Jalan Main Baazar – Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg; Jalan Haji Taha – Jalan Gambir; Jalan Mcdougall – Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg; RTM traffic light intersection to Jalan Barrack; Jalan Padungan – Tunku Abdul Rahman; Jalan Temple – Jalan Main Bazaar; Jalan Bukit Mata; and Jalan Gambir.
In order to reduce traffic congestion, the public is advised to use the following alternative routes:
- Vehicles traveling through Tabuan Road from Jalan Simpang Tiga are advised to move to Jalan Central Timur or through Jalan Ban Hock to avoid congestion at Jalan McDougall’s traffic light closure.
- Vehicles from Jalan Haji Taha are advised to make a U-turn at the Mosque roundabout to avoid congestion at the Jalan Gambir closure.
- Vehicles from Jalan Pending are advised to make a U-turn at the Sri Aman roundabout to avoid congestion on Jalan Padungan.
Ahsmon also reminded members of the public not to park their vehicles along the running route, to plan their journeys and use alternative routes to reduce congestion due to road closures.
For further inquiries, the public can contact Kuching traffic police office at 082-259900.
