KL-Karak Highway sinkhole caused by ECRL tunnel construction, says Works Ministry


KUALA SELANGOR: Preliminary investigations show that the sinkhole near the Bentong toll plaza at KM66.1 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway was caused by the construction of the East Coast Rail Link (RCRL) underground tunnel, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

The Works Minister added that repairs are expected to be completed on Wednesday (July 26) evening and the route can be reopened by 7pm.

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