By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, Oct 4: Jalan Santubong will be widened into a dual carriageway similar to the Pan Borneo Highway to improve accessibility and support tourism and research activities in the area, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said the upgrade will be carried out in three phases, although works may proceed simultaneously.
“The first phase will cover the stretch from near Wisma Adenan (Yayasan Sarawak) to the first Santubong Bridge.
“The second phase involves the construction of a new bridge, while the third phase will extend from the bridge to Damai,” he said when speaking at the opening ceremony of the Sarawak Archaeological Park and Wallace Centre today.
Abang Johari urged the local constituents to be patient with the many construction works taking place, noting that the project is expected to take about three years to complete.
“Once completed, the area will have more structured access and it will become a hub for tourists and researchers to explore Sarawak’s history and cultural civilisation,” he said. – DayakDaily
