Kota Kinabalu: The State Government is undertaking short- and long-term road projects to ease traffic congestion in Ranau and Kundasang, particularly during weekends, school holidays and festive seasons.
Deputy Chief Minister and Works and Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said ongoing projects include the upgrading of the six-kilometre Kampung Mohimboyon–Lipantai–Pahu road, which is 69.69 per cent complete, and the 4.05km Tambiau–Sarapong road, now at 5.42 per cent progress.
He said the Government also plans overtaking lanes at strategic locations between Ranau and Kundasang, with RM2.3 million allocated in 2025 for three locations along the Kota Kinabalu–Sandakan Road and RM560,000 in 2026 for another.
Joachim said the proposed 30km Ranau Bypass from Bundu Tuhan to Kilimu and the upgrading of the eight-kilometre Kampung Mesilau–Kampung Lipasu road have been approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan, with the bypass now at the detailed design stage.
Replying to Datuk Rusdin Riman (Paginatan) during question time in the State Legislative Assembly on Thursday, he said the projects are expected to improve traffic flow, increase road capacity and enhance road safety.
