COMPLETION of a traffic dispersal project involving two new vehicular bridges in Pandan Indah, Selangor, is likely to be delayed by several months.
The project, being carried out at the intersection of Jalan Pandan Utama and Jalan Pandan Mewah in Ampang, was scheduled to be completed by the end of last year.
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) Engineering Department director Zafrul Fazry Mohd Fauzi said the current deadline was Feb 21, adding that this date could be extended further.
“There are still works to be done at the site, including piling, beam installation, and roadworks,” he told StarMetro.
He said it could stretch to after Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
The project, which started in 2024, was to reduce congestion at the busy intersection.
It was reported last year that the completion date was extended following discovery of underground utility and telecommunication cables.
Upgrading and construction works include the building of bridges over Sungai Kerayong.
Teratai assemblyman Yew Jia Haur hopes the project will be completed soon, as congestion is especially bad during peak hours.
“There are also two schools and a hospital in the area, which means quick access is necessary.
“I also received several complaints of malfunctioning traffic lights at the intersection, causing more disruptions during the construction,” he said.
Yew said he had been informed of an April deadline.
He advised motorists to be mindful of ongoing construction in the area.
It was reported that the current traffic level of service (LOS) was grade F, but expected to improve to grade D after completion of the RM9.3mil project.
LOS refers to traffic flow designated by letter grades from A (free flow) to F (near gridlock). Grade D reflects “steady traffic at high density”.
