Second section of Jalan Tok Kangar improve to be accomplished by October 2026
The second section of the street widening and upgrading venture alongside Jalan Tok Kangar is now underway, with completion focused for 14 October 2026. In keeping with Penang State Govt Councillor for Infrastructure, Transport and Digital, Zairil Khir Johari, the brand new completion contractor, Igneus Setia Sdn. Bhd., has been given 18 months to complete the remaining works and extra new scopes.
Talking throughout a website go to on 1 July 2025, Zairil—who can also be the State Assemblyman for Tanjung Bunga—introduced {that a} new momentary diversion street has been opened to the general public to assist ease site visitors congestion within the space.
“The primary section of the venture, which concerned the development of a bridge, was accomplished again in 2018. The second section confronted a number of setbacks attributable to utility points, contractor and marketing consultant issues, which in the end led to the termination of the unique contractor’s settlement on 23 December 2024,” Zairil defined.
He expressed remorse over the delays and apologised on behalf of the state authorities, assuring the general public of their dedication to finishing the venture.
The second section includes upgrading and widening a 2.15km stretch from the Auto Metropolis site visitors gentle junction (Jalan Perusahaan/Jalan Kebun Nanas) to the junction at Taman Sri Delima/Taman Delima Jati. The venture is managed by the Public Works Division (JKR) Penang, with Penang Growth Company (PDC) serving because the implementing company.
Initially budgeted at RM22.98 million, the venture’s value has now risen to RM52.84 million as a result of inclusion of a number of new elements, together with a brand new bridge, further momentary detention ponds, a U-turn facility close to Taman Delima, and different ancillary works.
Zairil famous that the earlier contractor had accomplished 76% of the venture, whereas the brand new contractor has made 4% progress and is presently on schedule.
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