KUCHING, Nov 4: Rural communities in Gedong are set to benefit from improved road connectivity following the completion of the RM24.5 million Kampung Tegelam-Kampung Sungai Alit road construction project.

The 8.708-kilometre two-lane, two-way road provides improved access between Kampung Tegelam, Kampung Sungai Tegelam and Kampung Sungai Alit, making daily travel more convenient and strengthening connections between the villages.

According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the project comprises a 5.523-kilometre main road built to JKR R2 standards and a 3.185-kilometre branch road built to JKR R1 standards, including access routes to Kampung Sungai Alit and Kampung Tegelam.