KUCHING, Nov 1 — The travelling distance between Sri Aman and Betong has been cut from about 73km to 28km, while the journey now takes just 25 minutes instead of an hour, following the opening of Batang Lupar Bridge No. 2 and Jalan Lidong today.
The new route provides motorists with a shorter and more direct connection between the two towns, improving accessibility for communities along the way.
The 870-metre Batang Lupar Bridge No. 2, which opened at 3.30pm, is part of Package B3 of the Sarawak Second Trunk Road (STR).
The bridge is also a new landmark for Sri Aman, featuring a 145.5-metre-high cable-stayed tower, the tallest of its kind in Malaysia.
