Sekinchan Bridge (Secangkat Bridge), Malaysia

Project Name

Sekinchan Bridge / Secangkat Bridge (马来西亚塞京卡特大桥)

Location

Spans the Sarawak River in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak State, Malaysia .

Function

A key landmark transportation project and a vital part of the Sarawak state coastal road network upgrade . It will significantly improve local transport by connecting the south bank of Kuching to the north bank, reducing the cross-river travel time from approximately 45 minutes to just 5 minutes .

Key Specs

– Type: World’s largest span harp-type double-cable-plane double-tower concrete cable-stayed bridge .
– Total Length: 1,281.2 meters .
– Main Span: 400 meters (with side spans of 200m + 200m) .
– Tower Height: 119.06 meters (approx. 120.7m including foundation) .
– Design: Features an innovative longitudinal diamond-shaped separated tower structure .
– Cables: 17 pairs of stay cables per tower, with a total weight of 1,823 tons for the steel strands .

Construction & Investment Entities

– Main Contractor: China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (中国港湾) .
– Construction Execution: CCCC Second Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. (中交二公局) .

Project Status (as of mid-2026)

The bridge successfully completed its mid-span closure on June 26, 2026, a key milestone . The project team is currently working on subsequent tasks such as deck paving and installation of ancillary facilities, with a target to open to traffic in 2026 .