The brand new Marang Bridge venture throughout Sungai Marang, which is a part of Federal Route 3 (FT3) connecting Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan, is on monitor for completion by January 2027, in line with works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
As of June 30 this yr, the venture costing RM338 million has reached 54.7% completion since building started on December 9, 2021. It features a 2.5-km stretch alongside FT003, that includes a 220-metre bridge over Sungai Marang in addition to a 680-metre flyover bypassing the city of Marang. Current roads may even be upgraded over a 1.5-kilometre span to a twin carriageway.
As reported by Bernama, Nanta defined that delays referring to the venture have been brought on by land acquisition points, which have since been resolved and he assured no additional extensions. “The contractor and officers have confirmed no extra EOTs (extensions of time),“ he mentioned throughout a website inspection.
The brand new four-lane bridge will change the outdated Nineteen Fifties construction, infamous for congestion throughout peak seasons. Its larger clearance will permit fishing boats from Zone C to navigate upstream with out obstruction, benefiting the native fisheries sector.
“Past easing site visitors, this bridge will stimulate Marang’s economic system, significantly in fisheries and maritime logistics,” Nanta added. The venture was prioritised below the twelfth Malaysia Plan on account of growing site visitors calls for.
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