Sejingkat Bridge on track for an Oct 1 soft opening. The RM365.7 million Sejingkat Bridge is on track for a soft opening on Oct 1. The new crossing over the Sarawak River will provide a direct alternative for traffic from Serian and Kota Samarahan heading towards Petra Jaya and industrial areas on the northern side of the river. At present, that traffic has to pass through Kuching city centre, adding to congestion. Uggah described the bridge as a major game changer for Kuching. He said the contractor had not reported major manpower or funding concerns, while favourable weather had helped construction progress. [image: 1787134196672-sejingkat-bridge-resized.jpg] A target date or project announcement is not the same as an open road or operating facility. Until an official opening or traffic notice is issued, residents should keep using the current arrangements and watch for the next construction or approval milestone.

Sejingkat桥最快10月1日通车，有望缓解古晋交通。 砂拉越副总理兼基础设施及港口发展部长拿督阿玛道格拉斯·乌加今日（8月17日）视察桥梁最后接缝工程后说，承包商目前没有面对重大人手或资金问题，工程在天气良好下进展顺利。 这座横跨砂拉越河、全长1,281.2米的双车道桥梁，连接Sejingkat和Tanjung Bako。通车后，来自西连（Serian）和哥打三马拉汉（Kota Samarahan）的车辆，可更直接前往Demak Laut、Petra Jaya及附近工业区，不必再绕进古晋市中心，预计能分散部分交通。 项目造价约RM3亿6574万，原定完工日期仍是2026年10月22日。 [image: 1786961176589-sejingkat-bridge-20260817.jpg] 图片来源：DayakDaily／砂拉越公共工程局（JKR Sarawak） 这项消息仍在发展，居民应以之后确认的通告为准，不要把初步宣布当成最终安排。

[image: 1783472671494-sejingkat-bridge.jpg] Sejingkat Bridge is now 94% complete and could open earlier than planned this October. The 1.2km bridge is being positioned as a major new link for Kuching and Sarawak's Second Trunk Road network. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the project is about one per cent ahead of schedule. The original completion date was October 22, but the remaining works are now mainly focused on road approaches at Sejingkat and Tanjung Bako. Why it matters Once completed, the bridge is expected to handle about 15,000 vehicles a day. It will connect Sejingkat, Kuching to the wider Second Trunk Road network, giving travellers from coastal and interior areas a stronger route into Kuching. The project is also tied to future plans around Tanjung Embang, including the proposed new Kuching airport and deep-sea port. Location: Sejingkat, Kuching / Tanjung Bako Details: 1.2km bridge, 94% complete, early October 2026 target, estimated 15,000 vehicles daily Source: https://dayakdaily.com/sejingkat-bridge-nears-completion-at-94-pct-expected-to-open-ahead-of-schedule-this-oct/ What do you think?