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Batang Samarahan Bridge

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Batang Samarahan Bridge

Jambatan Batang Samarahan
CarriesMotor vehicles
CrossesSamarahan/Sabang River
LocaleFederal Route 8301 Jalan Kota Samarahan-Sadong Jaya
Official nameBatang Samarahan Bridge
Maintained bySarawak Public Works Department (JKR) Samarahan Division
Characteristics
DesignArch box girder bridge
Total length774 m
History
DesignerState Government of Sarawak
Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR)
Pekerjaan Piasau Konkerit Sdn Bhd
Constructed byPekerjaan Piasau Konkerit Sdn Bhd
Opened8 June 2018

Batang Samarahan Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Batang Samarahan) is a bridge connecting Kota Samarahan and Asajaya in Sarawak, Malaysia. The 774 m (2,539 ft) bridge replaced the ferry service across Batang Samarahan/Sabang river.

The bridge opened for a trial run in May 2018,[1] before opening permanently in June 2018.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Batang Samarahan bridge only open for trial run, clarifies JKR".
  2. ^ "Batang Samarahan bridge opens". 8 June 2018.