(Kuching, 14th) In conjunction with the Sarawak Regatta 2025 and Kuching Waterfront Festival 2025, several major roads around Kuching Waterfront will be closed and diverted in phases between October 24 and November 2.
Kuching District Police Chief, Assistant Superintendent Alexson Naga Chabu, stated that this measure aims to ensure smooth and safe traffic flow during the events.
He said that the setup, installation of tents, and dismantling of the event venues will take place from 12:01 am on October 15 until 12:00 midnight on November 5.
"The road closure area will cover the vicinity from Jalan Gambier to Jalan Main Bazaar," he said.
He added that the opening ceremony of the Sarawak Regatta 2025 will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00 am to 12:00 noon, during which several roads will be temporarily closed, including:
· Lebuh Wayang leading to Jalan Main Bazaar,
· Lebuh Temple leading to Wayang Lane,
· The branch road at St. Mary traffic lights heading toward Wayang Lane,
· As well as the road and junction from Jalan Pearl to Jalan Wawasan.
"As for the closing ceremony, it will be held on Sunday, November 2. On that day, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Jalan Main Bazaar and the surrounding area of Wayang Lane will be closed," he pointed out.
From 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm on the same day, other affected roads include Tian Miao Lane to Wayang Lane, the St. Mary traffic lights toward Wayang Lane, and Jalan Pearl toward Jalan Wawasan.
The police also urged the public not to park on the road shoulders in these areas to avoid worsening traffic congestion.
"The public is advised to plan their journeys in advance and choose alternative routes to reduce traffic congestion during the event period," he said, adding that for further inquiries, the public may contact the Kuching District Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Unit at 082-259900.
Kuching District Police Chief, Assistant Superintendent Alexson Naga Chabu, stated that this measure aims to ensure smooth and safe traffic flow during the events.
He said that the setup, installation of tents, and dismantling of the event venues will take place from 12:01 am on October 15 until 12:00 midnight on November 5.
"The road closure area will cover the vicinity from Jalan Gambier to Jalan Main Bazaar," he said.
He added that the opening ceremony of the Sarawak Regatta 2025 will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00 am to 12:00 noon, during which several roads will be temporarily closed, including:
· Lebuh Wayang leading to Jalan Main Bazaar,
· Lebuh Temple leading to Wayang Lane,
· The branch road at St. Mary traffic lights heading toward Wayang Lane,
· As well as the road and junction from Jalan Pearl to Jalan Wawasan.
"As for the closing ceremony, it will be held on Sunday, November 2. On that day, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Jalan Main Bazaar and the surrounding area of Wayang Lane will be closed," he pointed out.
From 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm on the same day, other affected roads include Tian Miao Lane to Wayang Lane, the St. Mary traffic lights toward Wayang Lane, and Jalan Pearl toward Jalan Wawasan.
The police also urged the public not to park on the road shoulders in these areas to avoid worsening traffic congestion.
"The public is advised to plan their journeys in advance and choose alternative routes to reduce traffic congestion during the event period," he said, adding that for further inquiries, the public may contact the Kuching District Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Unit at 082-259900.