Full street closure at Jalan Thean Teik-Jalan Angsana junction for bypass works

A full street closure from all instructions will likely be applied on the Jalan Thean Teik-Jalan Angsana junction in phases to facilitate essential beam launching works for the continuing Air Itam-Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass venture.

State Tourism and Artistic Economic system Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai stated the short-term closure is important to make sure public security, as beams measuring as much as 37 metres lengthy will likely be put in utilizing 600-tonne and 300-tonne cranes positioned on the centre of the junction. The works contain three spans: P11-P12, P12-P13 and P13-P14 will likely be carried out in phases.

In accordance with Wong, Section 1 will happen on Dec 18 and 19 from 10pm to 6am at P11-P12, with Dec 20 designated as a buffer day from 11pm to 7am. Section 2 is scheduled for Dec 22 and 23 from 10pm to 6am at P12-P13. Section 3 will run from Jan 5 to 7 from 10pm to 6am at P13-P14, adopted by works at P12-P13 on Jan 8 throughout the identical hours.

Motorists are suggested to observe designated detours in the course of the closures. Autos travelling from Batu Lanchang or All Seasons Place towards Paya Terubong will likely be diverted by way of Farlim Market, Lengkok Angsana, Jalan Angsana and Lintang Angsana. These heading from Paya Terubong to Batu Lanchang will likely be rerouted by Jalan Zoo, Jalan Kampung Pisang and Jalan Thean Teik, with a U-turn at Lintang Thean Teik.

Heavy autos is not going to be allowed by the Farlim Enterprise Centre in the course of the closure interval and are suggested to make use of Jalan Thean Teik, Jalan Kampung Pisang or Jalan Paya Terubong as a substitute. A number of various routes have additionally been organized for gentle autos round Farlim to minimise disruption.

Penang Infrastructure Company (PIC) venture director Sarimah Ahmad stated security stays the highest precedence resulting from the usage of heavy equipment and the necessity for a security radius across the website. She added that Dec 20 has been set as a buffer day to account for potential delays attributable to climate or technical points.

Wong famous that as of Dec 15, 208 out of 232 beams in Part 1 have been efficiently launched, reaching 89% completion. With one other 18 beams to be put in on the junction by early subsequent yr, completion for Part 1 is predicted to succeed in 97%, with the ultimate six beams scheduled earlier than Chinese language New Yr. Total progress for the complete bypass venture stood at 88.65% as of Nov 30.

Wong, who can be the Paya Terubong assemblyman, added that discussions have been held with Fast Penang, and updates on affected bus routes will likely be shared on the operator’s Fb web page.

Street Closure Schedule (Jalan Thean Teik-Jalan Angsana Junction)

Dec 18-19 (Thursday-Friday): 10.00pm – 6.00am

Dec 20 (Saturday): 11.00pm – 7.00am

Dec 22-23 (Monday-Tuesday): 10.00pm – 6.00am

Jan 5-8 (Monday-Thursday): 10.00pm – 6.00am