26th May 2017: Traffic Lights to be Down for Maintenance at Merbau/Miri-Pujut Junction
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Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 15:34
Public Works Department is expected to shut down the traffic lights at the Bintang Mall junction leading to Merbau road tomorrow (Friday 26th May, 2017). Exact time of scheduled maintenance and the shutdown of the traffic lights given is 1.30pm to 4.30pm, assuming optimal conditions. According to the department, this is to perform due maintenance at the area, but the scheduling may be subject to weather. Congestion would be expected in this area, so users along this area is advised to be cautious when approaching the junction.
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The successful discovery of offshore oil in the 1970s triggered a fresh development boom in Miri; luxury hotels were built, more houses constructed and new shopping centers and industrial estates established. Miri ranked as the second most important commercial town in Sarawak after Sibu town.