By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Dec 6: Sarawak is deploying Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for the first time to tackle recurring road damage caused by heavy-vehicle traffic at Junction 5 in Bintulu.
Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak director Ir Dr Cassidy Morris inspected the project site on Friday (Dec 5) to review the installation of the technology, which is being introduced as a long-term fix for road sections that deteriorate rapidly under industrial and high-load movements.
During the visit, Cassidy received a briefing on the CRCP method, which uses continuously reinforced concrete to distribute stress more evenly and withstand prolonged pressure from heavy vehicles.
Supported by specialised machinery brought in for the works, the system is expected to extend pavement lifespan and reduce the need for repeated repairs along the stretch.
“I am encouraged by the team’s effort in implementing this technology for the first time in Sarawak. CRCP offers stronger durability under continuous heavy loads, and its adoption signals a clear step forward in how we maintain and strengthen our roads,” he said.
He added that the initiative reflects JKR Sarawak’s wider commitment to deploying more robust and efficient engineering solutions across the State’s road network.
JKR Sarawak noted that the CRCP installation at Junction 5 marks a significant advancement in its efforts to adopt more sustainable, long-lasting pavement technologies. — DayakDaily
