Sarawak's First Road Tunnel at Bukit Pagon, Lawas — SSLR Phase 2 Hits 11.39% Progress
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Sarawak is building its first-ever road tunnel — a 2.24km underground passage through Bukit Pagon in Lawas, cutting travel distance from 22.4km to just 7km.
The tunnel is part of the Sarawak–Sabah Link Road (SSLR) Phase 2, a 335.54km road alignment connecting Sarawak and Sabah. As of June 11, Phase 2 has reached 11.39% physical progress, with full completion targeted for 2029.
Location: Bukit Pagon, Bakun Range (Lawas–Limbang border)
Details:- 2.24km tunnel under Package 4 of SSLR Phase 2
- Cuts travel distance from 22.4km to 7km — saving over 15km
- 2% longitudinal gradient, 321m max overburden depth
- Emergency widening sections every 500m for safety
- Expected to significantly improve connectivity between Sarawak and Sabah
JKR Sarawak director Datu Dr Ir Cassidy Morris visited the tunnel site on June 11 to inspect progress.
Meanwhile, SSLR Phase 1 has reached 71.16% completion and is on track for March 16, 2027. It features the MyArch Bridge, a modern arch bridge design that will serve as a landmark along the route.
Phase 2 Package 3 (62.9km road built to JKR R3 standards) is also progressing at 16.25%, targeting completion by June 2029.
The proposed tunnel location at Bukit Pagon, Lawas
MyArch Bridge — a landmark design feature of SSLR Phase 1
Source: DayakDailyWhat do you think of Sarawak's first tunnel?
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