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Underground cables delay Pandan Indah bridge works
View of ongoing work for the vehicular bridges connecting Jalan Pandan Mewah and Jalan Pandan Utama.— LOW BOON TAT/The Star
A TRAFFIC dispersal project involving the construction of two vehicular bridges at Pandan Indah in Ampang, Selangor is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) said the project completion date was extended following the discovery of underground utility and telecommunication cables.
Upgrading and construction works include the building of the bridges over Sungai Kerayong, piling and traffic light upgrades.
MPAJ deputy president Hasrolnizam Shaari said the project that started in August last year was 50% completed.
'There were many utility pipes and cables that needed to be relocated before the construction could proceed, which resulted in a three-month extension.
Hasrolnizam says traffic management measures are being implemented at the site.
'However, there are no full road closures in the area.
'To ensure safety and smooth progress of construction, traffic management measures including possible diversions, are being implemented at the site.'
Hasrolnizam said MPAJ, in collaboration with the state government, aimed to reduce congestion at the busy intersection.
StarMetro previously reported that the current traffic level of service (LOS) was grade F, but was expected to improve to grade D once the RM9.3mil project was completed.
LOS refers to traffic flow designated by letter grades from A (free flow) to F (near gridlock).
StarMetro's report on July 17, 2024.
Grade D reflects 'steady traffic at high density'.
A 100m stretch of Jalan Pandan Utama will have a lane share system during the construction period.
Alternative routes include Jalan Pandan Muhibbah, Jalan Bunga Mawar 4 and Jalan Pandan Mewah.
