The sinkhole at KM73.850 on Jalan Sungai Sam-Jeli (FT066) near Kampuing Kubur Datu in Jeli. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian
KOTA BARU:: The Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) will be building a Bailey bridge at KM73.850 of Jalan Kampung Sungai Sam-Jeli (FT 066) near Kampung Kubur Datu in Jeli which was affected by a sinkhole on Monday (Jan 1).
Kelantan JKR director Mohd Suhaili Ismail said the decision was made based on an inspection of the site on Tuesday (Jan 2) morning.
"A decision has been made, Kelantan JKR will coordinate the installation of a Bailey bridge at the location.
"Works on sending the bridge components from Machang JKR will be carried out tomorrow while the installation of the bridge will start on Friday (Jan 5),” he said when contacted Tuesday.
He said construction of the bridge is expected to be completed on Wednesday (Jan 10).
"Thirty JKR personnel from Kelantan, Pahang and Perak who have the expertise in installing Bailey bridge will be involved.
"The bridge is a one-lane route for usage by light vehicles only,” he said.
On Monday, Bernama reported that the road was closed to all traffic following the occurrence of a sinkhole measuring 15m by 8m.
Following that, Kelantan JKR advised motorists to use the alternative route via Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai-Kota Bharu (FT008). - Bernama
