KUCHING, April 3: The construction progress of the Marudi Bridge over Batang Baram is now 73.43 per cent completed.
Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak director Datu Ir Richard Tajan was briefed on the construction progress during his visit to the project site yesterday (April 2) to inspect the remaining works and to ensure continuous monitoring by implementing agencies.
According to a post on JKR Sarawak’s social media page, Richard was briefed by JKR Miri Division engineer Satwant Singh on the latest developments regarding the bridge.
Expressing satisfaction with the project’s physical progress, Richard emphasised the importance of close collaboration among the contractor and all stakeholders to ensure adherence to the project timeline.
Originally plagued by delays, the Marudi Bridge project, spanning 650 metres across Batang Baram, underwent a revival after a new contractor took over in October 2022.
Initiated in January 2019 with an initial completion date set for January 2022, the project faced significant setbacks and prompted the change in contractor.
Now under the management of Pekerjaan Piasau Konkerit Sdn Bhd, the two-lane bridge, with an estimated cost of RM116.5 million, is rescheduled for completion by June 2025.
Encouragingly, recent progress suggested that the project is ahead of its revised schedule, with expectations for full connectivity by July 2024. — DayakDaily
