Date | 7 January 2019 to 28 February 2019 |
Time | 10.00 p.m. – 5.00 a.m. (Closure A, B & C);
24 hours (Closure D) |
Duration | 52 days |
Reason | To facilitate water pipe relocation works for the LRT3 project. |
SHAH ALAM, 28 December 2018: MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd (MRCBGK), the project delivery partner of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, wishes to inform that there will be intermittent traffic diversions at Bulatan Simpang Lima, Klang. The diversions will commence from 7 January 2019 to 28 February 2019 from 10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. (for Closures A, B & C) and 24 hours (for Closure D) respectively. Closures will be deactivated during the day (except for Closure D) and traffic will resume as usual.
‘The traffic diversions are as follows:
Closure A – Traffic Diversion on Jalan Tengku Kelana (10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.)
The left lane on Jalan Tengku Kelana will be closed. Motorists on Bulatan Simpang Lima who are heading to Jalan Tengku Kelana will be diverted as indicated by the GREEN arrows on the map.
Closure B – Traffic Diversion on Jalan Tengku Kelana (10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.)
Part of the right lane on Jalan Tengku Kelana will be closed. Motorists from Bulatan Simpang Lima heading to Jalan Tengku Kelana will be diverted as indicated by the BLUE arrows on the map below.
Part of the right lane from Jalan Tengku Kelana towards Bulatan Simpang Lima will be closed. Motorists heading to Bulatan Simpang Lima will be diverted as indicated by the ORANGE arrows on the map below.
Two lanes on Bulatan Simpang Lima will be closed. Motorists travelling on Bulatan Simpang Lima will be diverted as indicated by the GREEN arrows on the map below.
Closure C – Traffic Diversion on Persiaran Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.)
The left lane on Persiaran Tengku Ampuan Rahimah will be closed. Motorists heading to Bulatan Simpang Lima will be diverted as indicated by the RED arrows on the map below.
Closure D – Traffic Diversion at Bulatan Simpang Lima (24 hours)
The inner lane and part of the middle lane at Bulatan Simpang Lima will be closed. Motorists on Bulatan Simpang Lima will be diverted as indicated by the PURPLE arrows on the map below.
The closures will be implemented intermittently and in stages. There will be one lane available for motorists at all times.
The diversions are implemented following the approval from the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) and the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR). Motorists are reminded to exercise caution, adhere to advance warning signs and directional signage placed when travelling in this area during the construction period.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the public.
For public enquiries, please contact the LRT3 hotline at 1 800 18 2585.
–ENDS—
For media enquiries, please contact:
Lim Siew May
Media Manager, PR & Communications
MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd
03-5033 6857
Vanessa Song
WPC PR & Stakeholder Management
Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd
012-232 3782
ABOUT MRCB GEORGE KENT (MRCBGK)
MRCB George Kent Joint Venture (MRCB George Kent) was appointed on 4th September 2015 as the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3).
MRCB is currently the largest developer cum contractor of Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) in Malaysia, while George Kent is the largest homegrown railway system specialist in Malaysia.
MRCB George Kent brings to the LRT3 project a highly-skilled and professional staff pool experienced in transit projects, with tailored and cost-effective solutions specific to Prasarana’s needs in a collaborative and supportive manner.
ABOUT THE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT LINE 3 (LRT3)
The LRT3 envisages to connect 2 million people between Bandar Utama and Klang by 2024. Developed in line with the Greater Kuala Lumpur/ Klang Valley (GKL/KV) Land Public Transport Masterplan, LRT3 will be a key feature in extending rail connectivity to the Western Corridor of GKL/KV. For more information, please visit www.lrt3.com.my and follow @myLRT3