By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Jan 20: As construction activities for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project intensify, Sarawak Metro urged the public to prioritise road safety and adhere to all traffic management measures put in place during this critical phase.
“As construction activities go into full swing, with a mix of elevated and at-grade stations being built ensuring seamless integration into Kuching’s urban landscape, Sarawak Metro reiterates its focus on safety.
“Road closures and diversions will be necessary to facilitate these works, and as such, members of the public are encouraged to stay updated through Sarawak Metro’s official social media channels,” said Sarawak Metro in a press release.
The KUTS project encompasses major infrastructure developments, including the 27.6km Blue Line connecting Rembus in Samarahan to Hikmah Exchange with 14 stations, the 12.3km Red Line from Kuching Sentral to Pending with 7 stations and the 30km Green Line extending from Pending to Damai Central with 5 stations.
The project also includes the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) depot in Rembus, Kota Samarahan—incorporating the Operation Control Centre (OCC) and an administration block, a test track, mechanical and infrastructure workshops, a stabling yard, and a hydrogen bus depot.
“We are committed to delivering this project, which aims to modernise the public transport system through safe, efficient, and sustainable modes of mobility for Kuching,” said Sarawak Metro’s chief executive officer Ts Mazli Mustaffa. — DayakDaily
