Temporary road closures for Bintulu-Jepak Bridge launch ceremony tomorrow evening
BINTULU (July 22): Several roads near the newly completed Bintulu-Jepak Bridge across the Kuala Kemena will be temporarily closed on July 23 from 6pm to 11pm, in conjunction with the bridge's official opening ceremony.
Bintulu District Police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said the closures are necessary to facilitate the event, which will include a ceremonial launch and fireworks display on the bridge.
He said traffic control will be managed by on-duty traffic police officers, and the affected roads are expected to reopen once the ceremony concludes.
'The public is advised to be cautious and plan their journeys accordingly during the event.
'If you must travel through affected areas, please obey all traffic signage and instructions issued by our officers,' he said in a statement.
Nixon also reminded the public that flying drones without approval is strictly prohibited. All drone operations must be authorised in advance by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
'To ensure the event runs smoothly, a total of 115 police personnel, comprising 19 senior officers and 96 lower-ranking members, will be deployed and on standby throughout the ceremony,' said Nixon.
Those attending the event are urged to comply with all traffic regulations and event protocols.
'Full cooperation with officers and personnel on duty is essential to ensure the success and safety of the ceremony,' he said.
For further inquiries, the public can contact the Bintulu District Police Headquarters operations room at 086-318304 or the IPD Bintulu Traffic Police Station at 086-338575. bintulu-jepak bridge lead road closure
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