Landslide-hit Jalan Keningau-Kimanis to reopen soon

Jalan Keningau-Kimanis, which has been closed since early March due to landslides at KM14.3 and KM11.2, is expected to reopen soon.

In a statement yesterday, the Sabah Chief Minister's Department said Chief Minister Hajiji Noor visited the landslide sites to observe the clean-up efforts.

During the visit, Hajiji was briefed by Sabah Public Works director Philemon Lajawai on the ongoing debris removal and repair works for the collapsed slopes in the area.

"At this time, the road clearance and slope repair works are nearly complete, and it is understood that the route will be reopened soon. However, this is subject to the weather conditions," the statement read.

Hajiji conducted the visit en route to Keningau to attend the second iftar event hosted by the Community Development Leader Unit of the Chief Minister's Department in collaboration with Kim Teck Cheong Consolidation Berhad at the Keningau Sports Complex.

KM14.3 of Jalan Keningau-Kimanis was closed on March 4, and KM11.2 was closed on March 8 due to landslides along the slopes, rendering the road impassable for all vehicles.

Jalan Keningau-Kimanis is one of the main roads in the state that connects Kota Kinabalu with interior areas such as Keningau and Tenom.

- Bernama

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