THE next phase of the Jalan Air Itam widening project slated for April should ease traffic congestion by at least 15%, said Penang Municipal Council senior traffic engineer A. Rajendran.

The widening of the 190-metre stretch in front of the Han Chiang High School from two lanes to three is expected to commence once the details of the project has been finalised.

“The widening of the 165m stretch from Green Lane to the school from four to six lanes was completed at the end of last year.

“We are in the midst of preparing the tender documents and are in discussions with Han Chiang on the details of the upgrading works.

“We hope to get started by April. It should take about three months or less to complete,” said Rajendran.

Source: The Star