Gua Musang-Kota Baru road closed after 8m-deep sinkhole appears


GUA MUSANG: Federal Route FT08 along the Gua Musang-Kota Baru Road, near Taman Rekreasi Kesedar here, has been closed to all vehicles Saturday (Oct 10) due to a sinkhole measuring about 8m deep.

The incident, reported at 9.05am, affected a stretch of about 9m between Sections 205.556 and 205.564, involving the alignment of Packages 3B and 3C of the Central Spine Road (LTU) project.

According to reports by the Gua Musang Public Works Department (JKR) and Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd, the closure wasn implemented to ensure the safety of road users while further action is taken.

Road users are advised to use alternative routes via FT2747, namely Jalan Pulai to Bandar Baharu Gua Musang.

Meanwhile, Gua Musang OCPD Supt Sik Choon Foo, when contacted, confirmed the incident and advised road users to comply with instructions from the authorities. - Bernama

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