Safer and smoother ride for motorists in Cheras

Newly tarred: The resurfacing work on the 2km stretch was completed about a week ago. — Photo by BRIAN MOH

MOTORISTS now enjoy a smooth ride along the newly tarred roads in Taman Len Sen and Bukit Anggerik, Cheras.

Bandar Tun Razak MCA chairman Datuk Chew Yin Keen said the resurfacing work on the 2km stretch connecting Jalan 4, Taman Len Sen, and Jalan 2/154, Bukit Anggerik, was completed about a week ago.

“Prior to the resurfacing project, this stretch was riddled with potholes and was uneven. Despite numerous complaints from the residents, there had been no action from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for the past 10 years.

“Following this, I contacted the DBKL Civil Engineering and Drainage Department, which is in charge of building and maintaining city roads, to resurface the entire stretch. After nine months, the resurfacing works have been completed and we commend DBKL on the work done,” Chew said during a visit.

DBKL Civil Engineering and Drainage Department civil engineer Hamdan Awang said the resurfacing project cost about RM600,000 and took two weeks to complete.

“One of the major causes for the poor road condition was the frequent utility works being carried out here. Utility companies excavate in different parts of the road and although they are patched up, it cannot achieve the original strength of the previous pavement,” he said.

Chew said the large volume of traffic was another cause for the road deterioration.

“This route is frequently used by heavy vehicles as there is an increasing number of development projects in and around Cheras,” he said.

He added that the stretch was the main access route used by seven residential neighbourhoods including Alam Damai, Taman Bukit Anggerik, Taman Bukit Cheras, Taman Dahlia, Taman Delima and Taman Damai Puspa, comprising some 2,000 houses.

Taman Dahlia resident Tan Kok Leong, 76, is glad the road is finally resurfaced.

“Before this, I saw many accidents on this stretch, mostly involving motorcyclists. Especially at night or during heavy rain, motorists are not aware of how deep the potholes are and tend to crash into the holes.

“Hopefully, this will make the roads safer for motorists and make the traffic smoother,” he said.