KUCHING, Nov 8: Work on the upgrade of Old Bau Road into a dual carriageway is expected to begin in 2028, with the first phase from Bau to Keranji estimated to cost about RM500 million.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said the project would be implemented in three phases, beginning with the stretch from Bau to Keranji, followed by Keranji to the Stephen Yong Road junction.
The third phase would cover the stretch from 7th Mile to Bumbok.
He said the Bau-to-Stephen Yong sections would be prioritised to provide an alternative route for motorists when construction works begin on the 7th Mile-to-Batu Kitang stretch, which could require road closures due to affected utilities and services.
