PLANS to open up a long-closed road in Taman Bukit Ria, Kuala Lumpur, are being fine-tuned following discussions with the local authorities.
Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai said a compromise could see the proposed link between Jalan Senjolong and Jalan 6/92B turned into a one-way route, with a gantry installed to restrict access to heavy vehicles.
He said this would help address residents’ concerns on increased traffic while allowing the road to serve its intended purpose of improving traffic dispersal.
Tan also suggested that a pocket park and soft landscaping be introduced at the junction to improve the area’s appearance.
He said Taman Bukit Ria was about 40 years old and Jalan Senjolong had never been a through road, despite the link being part of a road reserve.
“The road was not a through road, but it is the missing link to connect to Jalan 6/92B.
“There are good reasons to connect it, including traffic dispersal and allowing surrounding residents better ingress and egress,” he said after a site visit with DBKL and residents on Wednesday
StarMetro previously reported residents’ concerns when workers began clearing the Jalan Senjolong dead-end earlier this month, with the community questioning why no prior notice had been given about the works.
Tan said the proposal was also been raised after the area was affected by a sinkhole towards the end of last year, which took several months to resolve.
He added that the intersection was closed during the repair works, highlighting the need for alternative routes in the area.
“There were suggestions to open up the road for multiple reasons. So, the concerns raised by residents are not unfounded.
“But DBKL’s failure to inform residents and not putting up a notice board was unsatisfactory,” added Tan.
The project is expected to be completed within two months.
Jalan Senjolong residents’ representative Stephen Foong said residents viewed the proposal as a compromise.
“We wanted to keep it closed, but this is something that was in place 40 years ago.
“At least everyone got to discuss the matter and voice their views.”
Foong said residents would also seek further measures, including speed bumps and street lighting, to address safety concerns.
