Work on Sungai Bayoyo bridge resumes

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The construction of concrete bridge at Kampung Bandukan Bingkor is proceeding smoothly while the low-level crossing now can be used by all vehicles.

KENINGAU: Construction work on the concrete bridge across the Bayoyo river at Kampung Bandukan Lama, which was stopped several months ago, is now proceeding smoothly with the installation of the RM7 million bridge beam about to be completed.

“The bridge is expected to be completed next year,” said a spokesman from the Public Works Department here.

Meanwhile, the low-level crossing bridge that was washed away by flood waters in October is now ready and can be used by vehicles.

A department spokesman said among the factors that caused several delays to the construction of the concrete bridge was unpredictable weather conditions in this district.

This concrete bridge across the Bayoyo river and the low-level crossing bridge also received the attention of Bingkor assemblyman Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan when he visited the place last October.

During his visit, Jeffrey, who is also chairman of STAR Sabah, had asked the government to expedite the construction of the bridge for the convenience of the villagers, especially those who have a farm at the top of Kampung Bandukan Lama.