KUCHING, April 19: Beginning April 21, Jalan Batu Kawa in front of Paragon Concrete Sdn Bhd will be reduced to one lane in both directions to facilitate road upgrading works involving surfacing and construction of barriers.
In an advisory notice today, Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak said that works will be carried out in three shifts, namely from 9.30am to 11.30am, 2pm to 4.30pm, and 8pm to 4am.
However the road closure will not be in force during public holidays.
For traffic heading from Bau to Kuching, the slow lane will be closed from April 21 to Aug 20 for road surfacing works while the fast lane will be closed until July 20 for resurfacing and construction of barrier works.
For Traffic heading from Kuching to Bau, the slow lane will be closed until Aug 20 for road resurfacing works.
As such, DID Sarawak advised motorists to be extra careful when approaching and travelling along the affected road stretch and to comply with all traffic management instructions for their safety until the road works have been completed.
Road users are also encouraged to plan their journey ahead towards their destinations.
DID Sarawak apologised for any inconvenience caused, and will update the public should there be any changes in the date, time or area involved with the upgrading works.
For information on the traffic flow or to file complaints, the public may contact DID Sarawak Office at 082-243241 or K.H Communication Sdn Bhd at 082-507299 during office hours. — DayakDaily
