T-Junction in Jalan Kinrara 1 poses inconvenience to road users

THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been urged to revise the design of a T-junction of Jalan Kinrara 1 and Jalan Mas in Bandar Kinrara Seksyen 1, Puchong.

Located right next to SJK (T) Kinrara, the newly-created junction posed inconvenience to road users.

The road was upgraded recently to a two-way road providing access into and out of the developments behind the school.

R. Sivam, who just moved into Kinrara Mas about a month ago, said he had difficulties getting out of Jalan Mas due to the heavy traffic.

“During peak hours, there are long queues in Jalan Kinrara 1 heading towards Jalan Puchong as well as Lebuhraya Puchong-Sungai Besi.

“I have to force my way through in order to get out of Jalan Mas and so I hope the relevant authorities can widen Jalan Kinrara 1 to cope with the traffic,” the 70-year-old said.

There are no traffic lights installed at the junction to facilitate the flow of traffic, and a hump is located right in front of the junction.

At the site to inspect the situation were Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok, Subang Jaya Municipal Council deputy president Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali and engineering department deputy director Adnan Derahman.

“The junction was created by DBKL but it affects some of the people who come under the MPSJ jurisdiction.

“We have received complaints from the residents regarding this a dangerous situation and we have forwarded the residents’ view to the DBKL through a letter,” Mohamad Yusoff said.

He added that the safety of the students must be taken into consideration, too.

“Some of the measures that could be taken include drawing zebra crossing, installing reflectors and proper signages.

“We have no jurisdiction in this area as Jalan Kinrara 1 belongs to Public Works Department (JKR) and this area comes under the DBKL, but we will assist DBKL by providing our views,” Mohamad Yusoff said.

Teresa said she had contacted DBKL public works department director Tan Keng Chok regarding this matter.

“I propose to have the three parties — JKR, DBKL and MPSJ – to come and inspect the situation together.

“Also, judging at the current situation, Jalan Mas needs to be widened to cater for the future developments in the area,” she said.