KUCHING, JAN 3: Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) is improving further on its traffic management, in view of the traffic congestion along Kuching-Samarahan Expressway with the ongoing upgrading works.
A statement released by the department on Tuesday said the construction activity now has reached the critical phase of laying the sub- base/road base at the fourth roundabout (Samajaya).
“Due to the rough surface, the smoothness of the traffic flow has been badly affected causing congestion throughout the five roundabouts.
“To mitigate the traffic congestion during peak hours, JKR has instructed the contractor to carry out premix works at night,” the statement read.
The laying of premix at the fourth roundabout (Samajaya) is expected to be completed by January 6, 2023 (Friday).
“Thereafter, the traffic congestion is expected to improve. We apologized for any inconvenience caused due to the construction works.
“The public is advised to follow the traffic updates, directions and signages along the construction site,” added the statement.
Meanwhile, the appointed rescue contractor is working diligently to complete the upgrading works along the expressway.
Currently, the project is ahead of schedule with physical progress achieved at 48% as of December 2022. With encouraging progress, the project is expected to be completed by November 2023.
“The contract period for the works is 15 months and scheduled to be completed by January 2024,” the statement noted. – TVS
