Work Begins on Juru–Sungai Dua Elevated Freeway Mission

Development has formally began on Package deal One of many Juru–Sungai Dua Elevated Freeway Mission, a significant initiative to assist ease site visitors congestion alongside key routes on Penang’s mainland.

In accordance with PLUS Malaysia Berhad, this primary bundle entails upgrading the roundabout at KM135.15–KM135.4 of the East-West Elevated Intersection (Butterworth–Kulim Expressway) and constructing a brand new flyover at Jalan Tun Hussein Onn (KM133.5–KM134.5). Each works are anticipated to take about 24 months to finish.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow mentioned these preliminary works are solely the early part and don’t but embody the elevated freeway construction. He additionally introduced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the total mission will happen in November, to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“This multi-billion ringgit mission will probably be developed in a number of levels,” Chow mentioned. “We’re happy to see web site work already progressing and look ahead to additional bulletins on the remaining packages.”

As soon as accomplished, the elevated freeway is predicted to clean site visitors circulation and improve connectivity between Juru and Sungai Dua, bringing long-term reduction to commuters.