| Achong Tanjong |
THE construction of the link bridge across Brunei River from Kampong Sungai Kebun to Jalan Residency in Kampong Kota Batu in the Brunei-Muara District is now rapidly in progress and once completed, will mark another historic milestone for the nation.
The linking bridge will be the main route to the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan for commuters in Mukim Lumapas and vice versa. The project aims to erase traffic congestion by commuters in Mukim Lumapas, who have to travel for a long distance all the way from their areas for work or sending their children to schools in several areas in the capital.
With the completion of the linking bridge they will soon experience less travel time. The construction of the bridge is under the 10th National Development Plan project.
According to the Department of Roads of Public Works Department, more than 18,000 vehicles come out of Mukim Lumapas daily and its surrounding areas using Jalan Bengkurong-Masin and Jalan Tutong on their way to main town areas, either sending children to school or go to work.
The construction of the link bridge across Brunei River in rapid progress. – ACHONG TANJONG
That figure is expected to increase. With the establishment and expansion of the National Housing Scheme at Mukim Lumapas as well as other economic developments in the areas, the traffic congestion situation is getting serious.
It is also estimated that over 9,000 vehicles is expected to use the access way leading to the bridge when it is completed, and thus reducing traffic congestion in Jalan Tutong and Jalan Bengkurong-Masin.
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