KUCHING: Works on nine new bridges along the stretch connecting Kuching and Lundu are currently underway.

According to Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, eight of the new bridges will replace the Bailey bridges across Sungai Rayu, Sungai Belian, Sungai Loba Stoh 1 and 2, Sungai Muih, Sungai Sampa, Sungai Kuali and Sungai Chuping.