MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a major infrastructure upgrade that will see improved road connectivity from Miri to Brunei, and onward through Limbang and Lawas to the northernmost tip of Sarawak.
Speaking at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering with local leaders at the Miri Indoor Stadium today, Abang Johari said the strategic road development is designed to strengthen Sarawak’s transport links in the north, offering greater access and connectivity for residents and businesses alike.
A key component of the plan includes a new cross-border road stretching from Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei, and from there into Limbang and Lawas, continuing northward to Kuala Lawas.
“By the first quarter of next year, our new bridge connecting Brunei and Limbang will be completed,” he said.
The Premier added that travel time between Bandar Seri Begawan and Limbang will be significantly reduced to just 20 minutes once the bridge is operational.
“The new bridge, much like what we have in Bintulu, is a modern structure that rivals other major infrastructure in the region,” he said.
The upgraded road will link Limbang directly to Lawas and extend all the way to Kuala Lawas, traversing scenic mountain terrain and providing an alternative to existing interior routes.
“This is the road that will connect the northern part of Sarawak to the rest of the state’s network,” said Abang Johari.
The cross-border road development forms part of the state’s long-term transport master plan to enhance accessibility in rural and remote areas.
Northern Sarawak, particularly Limbang and Lawas, has long relied on less direct routes that often require transit through Brunei or across rugged interior paths.
With the new infrastructure, residents in the northern corridor will benefit from more efficient transport links, boosting local economies, tourism and trade.
The project also aligns with Sarawak’s vision of fostering greater integration between regions while supporting economic growth through improved logistics and connectivity.
