KUNAK: The plan to upgrade Kadazan Mostyn road from gravel to asphalt is now in the consultant appointment stage for design work.
Deputy Chief Minister III and State Minister of Public Works, Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya, told Daily Express that construction is expected to begin by mid-2026 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13).
Currently, only about 600 metres of the road is paved from the Simpang Empat roundabout, while the rest remains gravel.
The road connects Kampung Mostyn Lama, Kampung Sri Bahagia, SK Mostyn, and the Sabah Electricity Main Intake Substation (PMU) in Kunak.
Built in the post-independence era, the Kadazan Mostyn road was once a major route for transporting timber to Kunak port and for the district’s abaca industry.
Locals urged the government to upgrade the road, which now serves as a key access route to Kunak town and surrounding areas.
The gravel road often suffers damage after heavy rain, especially in hilly and winding sections. It is currently maintained periodically by the District Public Works Department (JKR).
