KUCHING: Two roads here, namely Jalan Main Bazaar and Jalan Gambier will be closed to traffic from tomorrow (Oct 26) till Nov 3 in conjunction with the 2019 Sarawak Regatta.
Kuching district police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said the roads would be closed to all vehicles from 8am to 12.30pm and a temporary traffic diversion would be carried out during the period.
“Vehicles coming from Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman are advised to go straight towards Jalan Ban Hock or Jalan McDougall to avoid getting caught in traffic congestion due to the road closure in Jalan Main Baazar.
“Motorists coming from Jalan Haji Taha can make a U-turn at the Masjid Bahagian roundabout to avoid congestion due to the Jalan Gambier closure,” he said in a statement yesterday.
“To attend the event, members of the public are advised to park their vehicles at designated parking lots on the left side of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Poliklinik Jalan Masjid and Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang,” he continued.
Awang Din said all parking lots along Jalan Main Baazar heading towards Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg would be vacated on Nov 3 from 6.30am to 4pm. Members of the public are advised to plan their journey for the day and follow the traffic signage and directions from police officers during the road closure. − Bernama
