Sarawak JKR takes immediate steps to contain soil erosion at Sungai Musah bridge


KUCHING: Immediate steps have been taken by the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) to contain the soil erosion at the Sungai Musah bridge on Jalan Tekait-Musah in Song, Kapit.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the bridge was on a state road.

"I will visit the affected area this afternoon to see for myself the situation there.

"Sarawak JKR has also closed the road last night and put up warning signs and safety barriers for the safety of residents in the area," he said in a statement here on Friday (Sept 22).

The damage to the 166 metre-long bridge was detected at about 9.30pm on Thursday (Sept 21). - Bernama

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In Nation

Six-year-old boy missing in Damansara Damai
Maintenance work at BSI complex causes power outage, disrupts M'sia-S'pore travel
Youth and Sports Ministry achieved 22 reforms in nine months, says Adam Adli
Cybersecurity report ranks Malaysia as eighth most breached country in Q3 2023
Over 3,200 people evacuated due to floods in Pasir Mas
Economy rice seller dies in Penang after being stabbed 27 times
Clear govt policies important to attract, retain investors, says Anwar
Police seeking help to find 11-year-old boy missing since Oct 26
Drop in Pisa scores worldwide
Umno man urges party not to downplay Kemaman defeat

Others Also Read