Landslip closes road

Severe erosion near the Kg Lugu Road. Photo: H Bat

A motorist is seen near the affected area. Photo: Hj Minor Absah

The connecting road from Kampong Lugu to the Muara-Tutong highway has been closed temporarily owing to a landslide, RTB reported yesterday.

Road users are therefore advised to make use of the Kampong Lugu main road.

The closure of part of the road is one of the steps taken by the authority for safety reasons.

On arrival at the scene, RTB found that the road had already been blocked by the Public Works Department in an effort to ensure the road is not used.

The closure is due to a landslide affecting part of the road.

Worsening the situation is a two-metre crack discovered along the road, which could possibly give way at anytime.

The cause of the landslide is yet to be determined.

However, a possible reason for such occurrence is because the road is located along a hillside where soil easily erodes due to climate changes.

Heavy rain for the past few days also caused the soil to be moist.

Maintenance work is to be carried out as soon as possible.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin