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The official opening ceremony of Asean Bridge (formerly known as Batang
Baram Bridge) was held on 30th August,
2003 by THE RIGHT HONOURABLE DATUK PATINGGI TAN SRI DR. HAJI ABDUL TAIB
MAHMUD. The photos of the Asean Bridge opening ceremony can be
viewed HERE. We also appreciate
for the MESSAGE
from THE RIGHT HONOURABLE DATUK PATINGGI TAN SRI DR. HAJI ABDUL TAIB MAHMUD.
Project Location
The Asean Bridge is located approximately 2km upstream of the New
Miri Port Complex. The bridge and access road directly link Sarawak
with Brunei across the Batang Baram via the existing Immigration Checkpoint
at Sungai Tujuh.
Project Background
Construction of the Asean Bridge and access road commenced on 17th
January 2001 and scheduled for completion in a contract period of 42 months
on 16th July 2004. With a team of dedicated engineers, contruction personnel,
contractors and assisted by all relevant helpful government authorities, especially
Jabatan Kerja Raya, the whole project was completed in August 2003.
Technical Design Data
The Project - A total length of 7.769km complete with access road and 2 lanes dual
carriage way Balanced Cantilever Concrete Bridge.
Bridge Design - The bridge is designed in accordance with the latest British Standard
BS 5400. The bridge has 19 spans with a total of 1040 meters.
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