KUCHING (Aug 6): The traffic light junction at Jalan Tun Jugah leading to Jalan Stampin, including access to Hui Sing Garden, will be temporarily closed for six months from Aug 18 until February next year.

Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, in a statement today, said the closure is to facilitate the construction of viaduct pillars for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) station along the Red Line of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project.

"Road users are advised to drive carefully along this route and follow the traffic management measures and road signs that have been put in place," it said.

The company also encouraged motorists to consider alternative routes to Jalan Stampin to help ease congestion and ensure smoother traffic flow.

"Sarawak Metro is grateful for the public’s support, cooperation and understanding as it strives to develop a modern green public transport system for the future convenience of all in Greater Kuching," it added.

Sarawak Metro, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), has been tasked by the state government with modernising public transport through the KUTS project.

Phase 1 of the project involves the development of three lines: the Blue Line from Rembus in Kota Samarahan to Hikmah Exchange in the city centre; the Red Line from Kuching Sentral to Pending; and the Green Line from Pending to Damai.

The backbone of KUTS will be zero-emission ART hydrogen vehicles operating on dedicated, trackless lanes, supported by hydrogen-powered feeder buses for first- and last-mile connectivity.

This adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles aligns with the Sarawak government’s efforts to promote a hydrogen economy and decarbonise the state’s public transport sector.

Credit: Samuel Aubrey, The Borneo Post 2025