The extent of damage that can be seen from afar along Section 44 hillslope. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star
FREQUENT users of Federal Route FT185 or the Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley (Cameron Highlands) stretch are calling on the government to take further measures to ensure the road is safe for motorists.
They want the relevant authorities to do whatever they can to maintain the structural integrity of the road as well as the surrounding hilly terrain to avert more soil erosion or landslides.
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The extent of damage that can be seen from afar along Section 44 hillslope. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star
A notice to warn road users of the land slide ahead.
On dangerous ground: The Section 44 stretch along Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands partially collapsed on Sept 18.
Wong says that the FT185 should not be closed permanently to heavy vehicles as it was more convenient compared to the alternative route which was longer.
Remedial works being carried out at the Section 44 stretch along Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley (Cameron Highlands) also known as FT185.PHOTOS: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Sand-filled sacks placed on the road at Section 44 of Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley to divert water, should it rain, to the drains instead of flowing to the exposed soil area.
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