Media Release: Road closures and traffic diversions on Jalan Langat and Jalan Johan Setia, Klang (at the traffic light junction of Jalan Langat and Jalan Johan Setia) from 26 September 2021 to 2 October 2021

SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR – 24 September 2021: MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd (MRCBGK), the main contractor of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, wishes to inform that there will be road closures and traffic diversions on Jalan Langat and Jalan Johan Setia, Klang (at the traffic light junction of Jalan Langat and Jalan Johan Setia) to facilitate ‘U-trough’ launching and LRT3 project-related works from 26 September 2021 to 2 October 2021, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

During the closure, motorists will be diverted as follows:

• Motorists from Klang/KESAS heading towards Banting will be diverted to the opposite side of Jalan Langat (Klang-bound) via contra-flow traffic before heading back to Jalan Langat (Banting-bound) with one (1) lane made available to motorists.
• One (1) lane will be made available to motorists from Banting heading towards Klang/KESAS.
• One (1) lane will be made available to motorists from Pandamaran heading towards Banting.
• Motorists from Klang/KESAS heading towards Jalan Johan Setia (Jalan Kebun-bound) will be diverted through Jalan Johan Setia 1 and Jalan Telekom.
• Motorists from Jalan Kebun heading towards Jalan Langat via Jalan Johan Setia will be diverted through Jalan Telekom and Jalan Johan Setia 1.

The diversions are implemented following the approval from IPD Klang Selatan (PDRM), Klang Public Works Department (JKR Klang) and Klang Municipal Council (MPK). Throughout the National Recovery Plan (NRP) Phase 2 period, we will be following the guidelines of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) when carrying out our construction activities. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the public.

For public enquiries, please contact the LRT3 helpline 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

siewmay.lim@mrcbgk.com

ABOUT MRCB GEORGE KENT (MRCBGK)

MRCB George Kent Joint Venture (MRCB George Kent) was appointed on 4 September 2015 as the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) of Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3).

On 17 October 2018, the PDP model was replaced with a fixed price contract regime, making MRCB George Kent the main contractor.

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) PROJECT

The LRT3 project 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