Loke says Ampang LRT Line – Masjid Jamek-Bandaraya Section will remain closed for another two weeks

The section between Masjid Jamek and Bandaraya stations of the Ampang LRT Line, closed since last week when Structural damage has been detected at an overpass in the area, which will remain closed for another two weeks.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the line between the two terminals will reopen once the necessary remedial measures are completed. Star report. “Once it is safe and secure, we will reopen the line. I apologize to all affected passengers,” he said.

Meanwhile, Rapid Rail said a comprehensive investigation into structural damage to the viaduct and cracked pier near Bandaraya station is underway. The public transport operator said an experienced engineering consulting firm had been appointed to carry out the investigation to determine the source of the damage, taking into account all possibilities.

“This is necessary to ensure a corrective action plan is implemented,” the company said in a statement. Until service on the route resumes, passengers who need to make a journey across the entire Ampang LRT route will have to use bus in shuttle service offered between the Hang Tuah and Masjid Jamek . LRT stations

Bus lines running from Plaza Rakyat to Bandaraya, Sentul Timur to Bandaraya, Bandaraya to Sentul Timur, Hang Tuah to Bandaraya and Bandaraya to Hang Tuah, will carry passengers to bridge the small gap between rail services on the line. continue to operate.