SEREMBAN: Two alternative routes to alleviate congestion on the Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah, namely connecting Seri Menanti-Ulu Sepri and Kampung Guntur-Langkap, are expected to be completed in 2026 and 2027, respectively. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun stated that the two projects, costing RM165.46 million, commenced in 2021 and 2022. He mentioned that there have been some technical issues at the site, which have caused delays. Physical works for both projects are anticipated to proceed once the land acquisition and environmental impact assessment are completed. These comments were made during a state assembly sitting in response to a question from Muhammad Sufian Maradzi (BN-Seri Menanti) regarding the status and estimated completion timeline of the roads, noting that the projects have been delayed for nearly four years. In response to another query from Datuk Mohd Zaidy Abdul Kadir (BN-Jeram Padang) about the approval to use land owned by the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) for an alternative road to Kampung Orang Asli Panchor, Klebang, and Lubuk Lawang, Aminuddin indicated that the issue is expected to be resolved next year. RAC, as the owner and manager of railway assets, will review the proposed crossing design and the technical feedback from the relevant authorities before submitting it for approval by the Land Public Transport Agency, with the proposal already forwarded to the Transport Minister. Additionally, Aminuddin reported that the Negeri Sembilan Irrigation and Drainage Department has undertaken river maintenance works, which include removing obstacles and periodically clearing sections of rivers. Seventeen rivers have been included in the reciprocal programme, such as Sungai Kepayang, Sungai Linggi, Sungai Pertang, Sungai Lenggeng, and Sungai Rembau. This was in response to a question from Datuk Bakri Sawir (PH-Klawang) about whether a baseline river study had been conducted to address flooding and for a list of affected rivers.