{
  "id": 3916148,
  "title": "Jalan Lapangan Terbang junction to close overnight for works from Aug 28 to 29",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/jalan-lapangan-terbang-junction-to-close-overnight-for-works-from-aug",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:08:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/28/jalan-lapangan-terbang-junction-to-close-overnight-for-works-from-aug-28-to-29/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING, Aug 28: The junction between Jalan Lapangan Terbang and Lorong Lapangan Terbang 1, close to the voco hotel, will be shut down for a brief period over the next two nights. Sheet-piling dismantling works are set to take place, causing a temporary closure from 10pm on Friday until 5am on Saturday. Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd issued a warning to motorists to seek alternative routes and adjust their travel plans accordingly. The company emphasized adherence to traffic management controls, road signs, and speed limits to ensure the well-being of road users and construction personnel. The public will be informed of any alterations to the temporary closure. For inquiries, contact the KUTS hotline at 1300-88-5887 from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, or email 555999@sarawak.gov.my or info@mysarawakmetro.com. An alternate route to Lorong Lapangan Terbang 1 is available.",
  "summary": "KUCHING (Aug 28): The junction from Jalan Lapangan Terbang to Lorong Lapangan Terbang 1, near the voco hotel, will be temporarily closed overnight from Friday at 10pm until Saturday at 5am for sheet-piling dismantling works. Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, in a statement on Friday, advised road users to use alternative routes and plan their journeys [...] The post Jalan Lapangan Terbang junction to close…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "In Sarawak, Jalan Lapangan Terbang junction to close overnight for works from Aug 28 to 29",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/in-sarawak-jalan-lapangan-terbang-junction-to-close-overnight-for",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:42:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}