By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, July 22: Construction of the Second Sungai Limbang Bridge has reached 76 per cent and is expected to be fully completed by June 2026.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) report, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the bridge is part of a larger infrastructure development plan, including the Northern Coastal Highway (dual carriageway) and Phase 2 of the Sarawak–Sabah Link Road (SSLR).
“The Northern Coastal Highway project will be implemented concurrently in five packages covering the Limbang and Lawas areas, with each package managed by different main contractors.
“Since being taken over by a new contractor in 2023, the project has made excellent progress. All construction materials are available, and the workforce is sufficient, which will accelerate the building process,” he said.
He made the remarks during a site visit on Monday (July 21) to assess the latest progress of the bridge, which is seen as a key catalyst for enhancing road connectivity in northern Sarawak.
He added that the bridge route would serve as an important extension of the Northern Coastal Highway alignment and is expected to significantly improve travel flow and boost economic development for communities across the Limbang River.
Awang Tengah was also briefed on the progress of the Limbang Integrated Administrative Centre (IAC) project, which has reached over 67 per cent completion and is scheduled to be finished by May 2026.
He noted that the proposed construction of the Pendam CIQ (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine complex) is still under discussion with the government of Brunei Darussalam.
The Second Sungai Limbang Bridge is not only expected to shorten travel time to Brunei but also holds great potential to drive physical and economic development in the rural areas separated by the river. — DayakDaily
