Johor government has taken steps to address the persistent pothole issues on Jalan Pekeliling in Tanjung Langsat, which has recorded 14 accidents this year.
State housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said a task force was established to oversee the RM14mil project.
“Preliminary work for the project started on Nov 20 and is expected to be completed within six months.
“The road belongs to a property developer and should have been handed over to Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG).
“However, the developer must ensure that the infrastructure, including drains, streetlights and landscaping, are all in good condition before the handover,” Mohd Jafni said during a site visit to Jalan Pekeliling.
He said the state government had reached an agreement with the developer, requiring them to allocate RM7mil.
“This will be matched by RM7mil from a highway concessionaire, bringing the total budget to RM14mil.
“The project will prioritise urgent pothole repairs and address other infrastructure issues, including faulty streetlights.
“The developer has committed to resolving streetlight issues within 14 days and installing LED lights to meet handover compliance standards,” he elaborated.
Mohd Jafni said the repair process was complicated by underlying water channels.
“Repair methods vary significantly in cost, with standard premix asphalt costing approximately RM1mil per kilometre, interlocking pavement costing RM2mil and concrete method costing RM3mil. Concrete is more durable but also more expensive.
“The northeast monsoon season may pose challenges to the repair work.
“Despite this, the state government remains committed to achieving a ‘zero pothole target’ for all roads in Johor, prioritising public safety and long-term solutions,” he said.
Tiram assemblyman Azizul Bachok, who was also present during the site visit, described Jalan Pekeliling as an important road connecting Kampung Tanjung Langsat and nearby industrial areas to Pasir Gudang and Johor Baru.
“With the state government’s intervention, we hope to finally resolve this issue to ensure the safety of road users,” he said.
