Road users call for urgent repairs along damaged Batu 32 stretch in Sandakan

Road users in Sandakan demand urgent repairs to the damaged Batu 32 road, citing years of neglect despite its importance to the local community.

Resident Mohd Hakimi highlighted frequent vehicle breakdowns and the financial strain on owners due to the road's poor condition, questioning the lack of effective maintenance.

He urged authorities to conduct comprehensive resurfacing works to prevent accidents and repair costs, stressing the inadequacy of temporary patch repairs.

SANDAKAN, Sept 26 — Road users are calling for urgent repairs to a badly damaged stretch of road along Batu 32 here, opposite the Road Transport Department (JPJ) checkpoint, following years of what they described as neglect.

Resident Mohd Hakimi raised concern over the condition of the road, describing it as a lifeline for the local community that had been left without comprehensive repairs despite its deteriorating state.

His concern intensified after he witnessed a vehicle stranded by the roadside after being disabled by the severely damaged road surface.

He said the incident highlighted the danger faced by motorists and other road users who depend on the route daily.

According to Mohd Hakimi, breakdowns caused by deep potholes, including blown tyres and damaged rims, had become increasingly common among residents using the road.

He said the deteriorating condition was not only a safety hazard but also placed an additional financial burden on vehicle owners, who had to bear repair and maintenance costs.

Mohd Hakimi questioned why basic infrastructure such as safe and properly maintained roads remained an unresolved issue despite the country having been independent for decades.

He also questioned the level of monitoring by the authorities, particularly as the damaged stretch is located near a JPJ enforcement facility.

He called on the local authority, Public Works Department (JKR) and road maintenance concessionaires to visit the site and see for themselves the difficulties faced by road users.

Mohd Hakimi said patchwork repairs were no longer sufficient, as such repairs often deteriorated again within a short period, particularly during the rainy season.

Instead, he called for comprehensive and quality resurfacing works to ensure the road remained durable in the long term.

He warned that apart from causing damage to vehicles, the poor road condition could also contribute to serious or fatal accidents, particularly involving motorcyclists and motorists travelling at night when visibility is reduced.

Residents are now hoping the relevant authorities and elected representatives will give serious attention to the matter and implement a permanent solution before the situation results in a serious accident or loss of life. — Daily Express

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山打根的道路使用者要求紧急修复受损的 Batu 32 道路，他们指出，尽管这条道路对当地社区非常重要，但多年来却一直被忽视。

居民莫哈末·哈基米指出，由于道路状况恶劣，车辆经常发生故障，给车主造成了经济压力，并质疑缺乏有效的维护措施。

他敦促有关部门进行全面的路面翻新工程，以防止事故发生和维修费用增加，并强调临时修补措施的不足之处。

山打根，9 月 26 日讯——道路使用者呼吁紧急维修位于此地 Batu 32 路段的一段严重损坏的道路，该路段位于陆路交通局 (JPJ) 检查站对面，此前该路段多年来一直被忽视。

居民莫哈末·哈基米对道路状况表示担忧，称这条道路是当地社区的生命线，尽管路况日益恶化，却一直没有得到全面的维修。

当他看到一辆车因路面严重损坏而抛锚在路边时，他的担忧更加强烈了。

他说，这起事件凸显了每天依赖这条路线的驾车者和其他道路使用者所面临的危险。

据莫哈末·哈基米称，由于路面坑洼严重，导致车辆抛锚（包括爆胎和轮毂损坏）的情况在使用该道路的居民中越来越常见。

他表示，车辆状况恶化不仅存在安全隐患，还会给车主带来额外的经济负担，他们不得不承担维修和保养费用。

莫哈末·哈基米质疑，尽管该国已经独立数十年，但安全且维护良好的道路等基本基础设施问题为何仍未得到解决。

他还质疑当局的监控力度，特别是受损路段位于陆路交通局执法设施附近。

他呼吁地方当局、公共工程部（JKR）和道路养护特许经营商到现场实地考察，亲眼看看道路使用者面临的困难。

莫哈末·哈基米表示，零星修补已经不够了，因为这种修补往往会在短时间内再次恶化，尤其是在雨季。

相反，他呼吁进行全面、高质量的路面重铺工程，以确保道路长期耐用。

他警告说，除了对车辆造成损坏外，糟糕的路况还可能导致严重的或致命的交通事故，特别是涉及摩托车骑手和夜间行驶的汽车，因为夜间能见度降低。

居民们现在希望有关当局和民选代表能够认真对待此事，并在事态发展到严重事故或造成人员伤亡之前，制定出永久性的解决方案。——《每日快报》

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