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Sarawak Sejingkat Bridge infrastructure development

Overview

The Sejingkat Bridge, a 1,281.2-metre cable-stayed structure, was scheduled to open to the public on October 5, 2026, following a pre-opening ceremony. Managed by the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak, the project features a unique diamond-shaped pylon design and was built to JKR R5 standards.

Upon its official opening, the bridge serves as the twelfth completed structure in the Sarawak Government’s initiative to develop 21 mega-bridges. Completed ahead of schedule at a cost of RM365.74 million, the bridge is intended to alleviate congestion on the Kuching-Samarahan Highway.

Key operational benefits include reducing the travel distance between Kota Samarahan and Demak Laut from 29 kilometres to 16.5 kilometres. Future connectivity improvements are expected following the completion of the DC3 road package, which may eventually significantly reduce travel distances between Kuching and Sibu.

Entities

Kuching · Sejingkat Bridge · Kota Samarahan · Douglas Uggah Embas · Tanjung Bako

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sejingkat Bridge opens to ease Kuching-Samarahan traffic

    The Sejingkat Bridge has opened in Sarawak, Malaysia, reducing travel distances between Kuching and Kota Samarahan and marking the 12th completed mega-bridge in a state-funded 21-bridge initiative.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sejingkat Bridge to open to public on October 5

    The Sejingkat Bridge in Sarawak will open to the public on October 5, 2026, providing a new 1,281.2-metre route to improve connectivity between Kuching, Sejingkat, and Tanjung Bako.

Sources

dayakdaily.com · sarawakdaily.com · tvsarawak.my