IPOH – Both sides of Section 27 Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands here, which have been closed due to a landslide on December 2, will be reopened to all types of vehicles on Friday.
Perak Infrastructure, Energy, Water, and Public Transport Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said the route is expected to be fully opened in the morning after cleaning and drain construction works are completed.
“Currently, the concessionaire is cleaning the road and building a drain on the side of the road to prevent soil movement. So far, there have been no reports of soil movement,” he told a press conference in his office at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan here today.
He advised road users to exercise extra caution while driving on the hilly route, especially during rainy weather.
A motorist and a lorry driver had been killed after their vehicles were buried in the December 2 landslide.
Meanwhile, Zolkafly said the Perak Public Works Department will begin works next week to repair the stretch of Federal Route FT239 Jalan Ampang-Jelapang, which was affected by soil sedimentation.
“The problem has persisted for almost two months, and road users have complained of heavy traffic congestion – especially during peak hours and weekends.
“The soil erosion incident on October 19 is believed to have been caused by water seepage from a roadside drain leak, which forced the left lane to be closed to prevent accidents,” he said.
He said RM700,000 from the Works Ministry’s emergency allocation had been provided for the road repair works. – Bernama, December 14, 2021
