The Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway’s (DASH) design meets all stipulated safety requirements, its concessionaire says.
Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas), in a media statement on Aug 24, said this included its elevated bends which were built in accordance with specifications approved by the authorities and verified by certified engineers.
Acknowledging two recent incidences on the expressway, Prolintas however said measures had been taken to increase safety.
“Although the expressway design has met all safety requirements, we have taken proactive measures such as installing additional warning signs at strategic locations, enhancing public awareness campaigns and planning for the installation of extra barriers to further strengthen safety aspects,” the statement read, as reported by Bernama.
The company also advised road users to always adhere to prescribed speed limits and drive prudently, especially along the elevated and curved sections of the expressway.
“Prolintas has also handed over all relevant evidence, including closed-circuit TV (CCTV) camera footage, to the authorities to assist in investigations,” it added.
In an incident on Aug 23, a 19-year-old college student was killed after the motorcycle he was riding, was believed to have skidded before plunging off the elevated expressway from a height of 21m at the 1/B 0.5 exit.
