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Temporary road closures in Kuching city centre for Gawai Dayak 2025 Parade this weekend
A handout map shows the affected roads designated for closure during the parade and rehearsal.
KUCHING (June 18): Several roads in the city will be temporarily closed to facilitate both the rehearsal and main event of the Gawai Dayak 2025 parade, said Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu.
In a statement today, Alexson said the road closures will take place in two phases: from 8am to 12pm on Friday (June 20) for the parade rehearsal, and from 8am to 6pm on Saturday (June 21) for the main event.
The parade will proceed from the Tun Jugah building at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman to the Square Tower at the Kuching Waterfront, via Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Main Bazaar.
Roads affected include Jalan Abell, the traffic light intersection near Jalan Petanak, Jalan Padungan, Jalan Bukit Mata, Jalan Carpenter, Jalan Wawasan / Lebuh Wayang, Jalan Gambier, and Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang.
Handout map shows the locations for public car parks.
'The public is advised not to park their vehicles along affected roads and to plan alternative routes in advance to avoid traffic congestion,' Alexson said.
For enquiries, the public may contact the Kuching District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at 082-259900. Alexson Naga Gawai Dayak 2025 parade Kuching police road closures
