Sejingkat Bridge cable damage prompts JKR warning to keep clear of exposed wiring
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People around Sejingkat Bridge should keep away from exposed or damaged electrical cables after cable theft damaged parts of the bridge’s electrical system, JKR Sarawak said on Oct 23.
The Public Works Department said the damage affected electrical components and public infrastructure in the vicinity of the newly completed bridge. It warned that interference with those systems could put road users at risk and disrupt the operation of the facilities.
Its advice is specific: do not approach, touch or handle damaged cables or electrical equipment. Members of the public who notice suspicious activity involving wiring, electrical equipment or nearby public facilities should report it promptly to the authorities.
JKR said it would monitor infrastructure under its supervision and work with the relevant authorities. The statement did not give a repair timetable or announce a bridge closure; the electrical damage should not be read as a finding that the bridge structure is unsafe.
The department also warned that replacing stolen cables and repairing damaged components adds to the cost of maintaining public assets. No loss figure was given.
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