Choy (third from left) and Lee (centre) at a press conference on the partial road closures that will take place at Medan Ipoh.
SEVERAL roads at Medan Ipoh commercial area in Ipoh, Perak will be partially closed in stages from now until mid-August for maintenance works.
The affected roads are Lebuh Medan Ipoh, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1, Jalan Medan Ipoh 6, Jalan Medan Ipoh 11, Jalan Medan Ipoh 6 Service Road (SR) 1 and Jalan Medan Ipoh 6 SR 2.
Canning assemblyman Jenny Choy said the roads would be closed in stages, with work scheduled to start today and completed by Aug 18.
“Works will start at Jalan Medan Ipoh 6 SR 1 and 2.
“Resurfacing works will be carried out daily from 9am to 7pm,” said Choy, adding that the RM1.6mil project funded by the Housing and Local Government Ministry would see 3.125km of road resurfaced.
Many roads at the commercial area had not been properly maintained, with some never fully resurfaced since the area was developed, she added.
“The uneven road conditions not only affect traffic flow but also negatively impact businesses and motorists,” said Choy in a press conference at the affected stretch.
“Apart from road resurfacing works, Jalan Medan Ipoh 6 will have 94 cassia fistula trees (golden shower trees) planted along the road.
“These trees will not only beautify the area but also enhance the city’s image.”
Choy said notices have been issued to business owners and residents along affected roads informing them on the project.
“We urge them to cooperate by not parking on road shoulders or within work zones for works to be carried out smoothly.”
Meanwhile, Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee said the night market that had been operating in the area for over 20 years would be temporarily relocated.
“The 300 traders will be relocated to Jalan Medan Ipoh 7, 8, 10 and 2.
“I also advise residents not to entertain offers from contractors to repave the area in front of their homes, as they are not permitted to carry out such works,” he added.
