The Marina Bridge in Miri will transform travel by replacing the current long detour with a quick, direct link across the Miri River.
Marina Bridge Miri – Summary Key Facts & Highlights
Project Name: Marina Bridge (Jambatan Marina Miri)
Type: Cable-stayed bridge
Cost: RM450 million
Purpose
• Link Pulau Melayu with Marina Bay and Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre
• Provide a continuous coastal route towards Sungai Tujuh (Brunei border)
Timeline
• Groundbreaking: 22 July 2025 (Sarawak Day)
• Construction Start: Q4 2025
• Duration: ~36 months
• Target Completion: Late 2028
Dimensions & Design
• Main Span: ~650 metres
• Total Length: ~1.2 km
• Clearance: 20 metres
• Height: ~60 feet above ground
• Design Style: Inspired by iconic coastal bridges (likened to San Francisco)
Travel Time Impact
• Cuts travel between Marina ParkCity Miri City Centre and Pulau Melayu from 25–30 minutes to ~5 minutes
Connectivity Benefits
• Improves access to Lutong, Kuala Baram, and future road links to Beraya, Marudi, Long Terawan, Mulu, and Brunei
• Enhances emergency response routes
Tourism & Landmark Role
• Offers panoramic views of the South China Sea and surrounding hills (Canada Hill, Lambir Hills)
• Expected to become a tourist attraction similar to Kuching’s Darul Hana Bridge
Urban & Economic Impact
• Strengthens Miri’s position as a northern Sarawak tourism and economic hub
• Supports long-term coastal development plans
Right now, it’s not possible to get from Marina ParkCity Miri City Centre to Pulau Melayu in just 5 minutes, because you have to drive a longer inland route that loops around the river mouth.
Here’s why the 5-minute travel time is realistic after the Marina Bridge is built:
• Direct connection – The bridge will cross the river mouth directly between Marina Bay and Pulau Melayu, replacing the current 25–30 minute detour via Piasau or Lutong roads.
• Shorter distance – The new span will cut the route to just about 1–2 km instead of 15+ km.
• Uninterrupted traffic flow – It eliminates the need to pass through congested inner-city and industrial areas, so you won’t be stuck at multiple traffic lights.
Basically, the bridge turns what is now a big loop along the roads into a direct, straight shot across.
-Images for illustration purposes, JKR Sarawak
