Selangor State Government announces allocation of RM145 million for a series of road projects by 2023
The Selangor government has approved an allocation of RM145 million for the purpose of improving the road network in the state next year. This was announced by Menteri besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari during the state’s 2023 budget presentation yesterday.
According to Amirudin, a total of RM40.98 million will be distributed to the public works department (JKR) to carry out the construction of new roads in several locations. The relevant fields are:
- Kampung Sri Indah A to Sungai Buloh Hospital (RM10.98 million)
- Sungai Kelambu-Genting Sanyen Link (13.5 million RM)
- From Kampung Ulu Chuchuh to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) (RM16 million)
He said that these new roads will be a catalyst for economic growth in areas around several districts such as Gombak, Kuala Langat and Sepang.
In addition, a total of RM65.3 million has also been allocated to upgrade several major roads to ensure that they can accommodate the increased traffic volume. They are:
- Jalan Bukit Rimau Road in Klang
- Jalan Reko Road in Hulu Langat
- Simpang Tiga Jalan Rahidin in Sungai Buloh
- Jalan Kampung Bukit Dugang intersection in Sepang
- Road to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tiram Jaya in Kuala Selangor
- Jalan Sungai Panjang Road from Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan Interchange to Parit Empat Timur in Sabak Bernam
The state has also allocated RM 11.8 million for the construction and upgrading of bridges and overpasses. Projects scheduled to start in 2023 are:
- The construction of a new bridge at Kampung Sungai Buah in Sepang
- The construction of a new bridge at Sungai Serigala in Hulu Selangor
- Upgrading of Bagan Sungai Besar Bridge in Sabak Bernam
Allocations have also been made available to a number of other infrastructure projects, including RM3 million for the second phase of statewide light-emitting diode (LED) street light installations, newspaper work state roads (RM1.5 million) and state roadmap disclosure programs (RM2 million).
