Package A of Sibu-Igan-Dalat alignment project done, says deputy minister
by Jane Moh · Borneo Post OnlineSIBU (Nov 8): The construction of the 22km Jalan Sungai Bidut/Kampung Sebedil/Kampung Bungan Kecil under Package A of the project to link Sibu to Igan and Dalat has been completed, said Datuk Aidel Lariwoo.
The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development said the project, costing about RM104 million, includes the construction of two bridges – Sungai Tutus Bridge and Sungai Sabang Bridge.
“This (Package A) is the beginning of the alignment to connect Sibu to Igan and Dalat through the Sungai Bidut area,” he told reporters during a site visit yesterday.
He added the design for Package B has been completed.
“Package B is not the only continuation of roads to connect these two places. We have two or three more packages to connect to Igan on the left, while on the right we have about five big and small packages to connect to Dalat,” he said.
Aidel believed the completion of the project would reduce the travelling time from Igan or Dalat to Sibu compared to the current route.