Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi has assured that repair works on Ramp 1 of the Selangau-Mukah Interchange Flyover along the Pan Borneo Highway will follow strict safety protocols before the route is reopened to traffic.
The ramp was closed after a palm oil tanker crashed into the structure, compromising the integrity of Ramp 1. A technical assessment at the site found that part of the retaining wall had been damaged by the impact.
Nanta said controlled structural repairs will be carried out to stabilise the affected section. Routes deemed safe will be reopened in stages, while those still posing a risk will remain closed until repairs are completed.
Following a visit to the site today, he said public concerns over the closure, whether raised through the media or social media, must be taken seriously, particularly on issues involving the safety of Pan Borneo Highway users.
He outlined three immediate priorities: ensuring uncompromising safety standards for motorists, closely monitoring repair works to avoid unnecessary delays, and providing the public with clear updates on road closures, alternative routes and ongoing repair progress.
While acknowledging the disruption caused to commuters, especially those travelling along the Bintulu-Mukah-Sibu corridor, Nanta stressed that public safety would take precedence over reopening the road.
He also pledged to closely monitor reconstruction works at the Selangau-Mukah Interchange, assuring that Ramp 1 will only reopen once it is confirmed safe for motorists.
