Batu Kitang incumbent hopes RM1.5b, 25km Bau-Jln Stephen Yong-Mile 7 road will kick off in 2028
By Lian Cheng KUCHING, Nov 13: It is Batu Kitang incumbent Datuk Lo Khere Chiang’s wish to see the RM1.5 billion, 25 km Bau-Keranji-Jalan Stephen Yong-Mile 7 road project commence on 2028. Subject to the completion of the necessary planning, approval and funding processes, the tender exercise and contract, he predicted that commencement of construction may place in 2028. “I wish to emphasize that 2028 is a projected timeline and not a confirmed commencement date,” said Lo during a press…
Batu Kitang incumbent Datuk Lo Khere Chiang projects the RM1.5 billion, 25 km Bau-Keranji-Jalan Stephen Yong-Mile 7 road project may commence in 2028, subject to planning and funding approvals.
Phase 1 involves upgrading the Bau to Keranji stretch into a four-lane carriageway at an estimated cost of RM500 million.
Phase 2 includes widening the Keranji to Jalan Stephen Yong section and building a new two-lane bridge.
Phase 3 covers the remaining road stretch between Jalan Stephen Yong and Mile 7 traffic lights.
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KUCHING, Nov 13: It is Batu Kitang incumbent Datuk Lo Khere Chiang’s wish to see the RM1.5 billion, 25 km Bau-Keranji-Jalan Stephen Yong-Mile 7 road project commence on 2028.
Subject to the completion of the necessary planning, approval and funding processes, the tender exercise and contract, he predicted that commencement of construction may place in 2028.
“I wish to emphasize that 2028 is a projected timeline and not a confirmed commencement date,” said Lo during a press conference at Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang Service Centre here today.
He said Phase 1 which involves the upgrading and widening of the road from Bau to Keranji into a four-lane carriageway, at an estimated cost of RM500 million is currently in design stage.
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