Batang Lupar 1 Bridge

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The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Batang Lupar 1) is a two-lane, one-way bridge crossing the Lupar River in Sarawak, Malaysia. It connects Sebuyau with Maludam (Triso). With a total length of 4.884 km (3.035 mi), it is currently the longest river bridge in Malaysia. The RM848 million project was fully funded by the government of Sarawak. Due to its length and scale, the bridge is commonly referred to as the "King of Bridges". The bridge was constructed to JKR R5 standards and is supported by 87 bridge piers. Its main structure is a cable-stayed bridge with a length of 598.8 m (1, 965 ft). The bridge provides a ship navigation clearance of 26 m (85 ft) in height and 250 m (820 ft) in width. The bridge was opened to the public on 21 May 2026. Its opening ended the Batang Lupar (Triso) ferry service, which had previously operated at the crossing. The bridge now provides a direct road connection along the Sebuyau–Triso coastal corridor, eliminating the need for vehicles to use the ferry service.

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