Several major road and bridge projects have recently been completed and opened to traffic, including the Sejingkat Bridge, Malaysia, Cambodia's NR10, the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link T235 Project, Singapore, the Woleu River Bridge in Gabon, part of the Oyem project, and two highway projects in Equatorial Guinea. Together, these projects will strengthen regional connectivity and support economic development. Here's a closer look.

Sejingkat Bridge, Malaysia

Spanning the Sarawak River, the Sejingkat Bridge is a twin-tower, double-cable-plane cable-stayed design. It provides a vital link between the planned deep-water port near Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, and the new international airport. The bridge is 1,281.2 meters long, with a main span of 400 meters and main towers reaching 119 meters in height. Before the bridge opened, crossing the river could take 45 minutes or even more than an hour. The journey now takes just five minutes. This much faster connection will facilitate the movement of people and goods, deepen industrial cooperation, and spur regional growth.

Cambodia's NR10 Project

The NR10 is a major national highway connecting three provinces in western Cambodia, including Battambang, the country's "rice bowl." The road is approximately 198.5 kilometers long, and its No. 28 Bridge, standing 80 meters high, is the tallest bridge in Cambodia. Its opening will significantly improve transport across western Cambodia, making it easier to move agricultural produce and other goods to ports in Koh Kong and the deep-water port in Sihanoukville. It will also support the growth of tourism, industry and other sectors along the route.

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link T235 Project, Singapore

Located in Woodlands, Singapore, the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link T235 Project is an important part of the cross-border rail link connecting Singapore with Johor, Malaysia. Safety and environmental protection have been priorities throughout construction. The project has received several international awards for safety, health and environmental performance, including Singapore's Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects (SHARP).

Once the RTS Link is fully operational, the journey from Woodlands North station to Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru will take approximately five minutes. It will make cross-border commuting more efficient, facilitate people-to-people, economic and trade exchanges, and foster closer regional cooperation.

Woleu River Bridge, Gabon, part of the Oyem project

The Oyem project comprises a 36-kilometer cross-border road, a 32-kilometer national highway connector and the Woleu River Bridge. Together, they form an important overland link between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The 90-meter-long Woleu River Bridge is a key structure in the project. Its completion will further improve cross-border connectivity and facilitate transport across Central Africa.

Two highway projects in Equatorial Guinea

The Akurenam-Minang Road Project and a 3.7-kilometer road rehabilitation project connecting the Port of Bata with the Bata-Mongomo highway have recently opened to traffic.

Located in southern Equatorial Guinea near the border with Gabon, the Akurenam-Minang Road extends approximately 116 kilometers. Its opening will help stimulate economic activity in border areas and improve regional connectivity.

The newly opened 3.7-kilometer road connects the Port of Bata and the coastal industrial zone with inland areas, playing a key role in improving logistics efficiency across the port area.

Photo shows the Akurenam-Minang Road