Proposed highway project to alleviate traffic congestion in Seberang Perai
As the Penang government steps up its effort to improve the people’s quality of life, the state hopes that the Federal Government could look at the proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the traffic congestion in Seberang Perai, particularly in that area (Juru-Sungai Dua), has deeply impacted road users.
“There are many infrastructure projects, which include the Komtar-Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, that needed urgent attention. The Penang government has constantly highlighted such projects to the Federal Government for its consideration.
“We hope that the Federal Government can consider approving the proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project.
“The elevated highway can help to separate the local traffic from the traffic heading towards the other states, easing traffic flow in the process,” Chow told reporters after closing the roundtable discussion on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and sustainability in the supply chain today. The discussion was held at E&O Hotel Penang.
Chow said the proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project could address traffic woes in major parts of Seberang Perai.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recognises our woes, and we understand that the proposed project is now under the consideration of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU).
“We hope to address the concerns of road users along that corridor, which has spillover effects right onto Batu Kawan and Penang island,” he added.
Source: Buletin Mutiara
Open back the Ferry first la, your fly over still proposed stage only, we all know Penang proposal stage project still 15 years to go
If not request now, wait for another 5 years?
First of all, this elevated highway is insufficient. The jam starts from sg petani and miles away from juru from the south.
PLUS should add one lane each way from changkat jering to juru and sq petani to sg dua.
The elevated highway is 15 years too late. I suffered numerous jam from perlis to kl just crossing Prai since early 2000.
If project approved, please make sure existing lanes are not disrupted by the rogue contractor who anyhow close sny lanes they wish like what is happening in KL making traffic even worse and it may last years until highway is completed.
CM is right. As I know FMM Pg proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project almost for last 20 years. It is the only solution to ease the traffic conjunction from Juru to Sungei Dua.
@Hemsley
Learn to read, not say don’t request.
Request is necessary, but meanwhile close the Ferry for what? if no close the Ferry the traffic probably can tahan another few years yet.
@Islander
No conflict between both. Nothing wrong to make the request. Pressure whenever needed.
and Penang island? So many high rise/condo being built, but no any road expansion. Go to see Jalan Tun Dr Awang for example…really cant imagine how bad the situation after PICC completed. Do something, the a lot of road just being widen in fornt of the project, but then suddenly narrow down and cause the bottleneck effect!
@Islander
That’s why someone is trying to change la bro @vikymudaperai