Malaysia

Don’t take repairs, road resurfacing lightly, Nanta urges utility firms

Avoid letting highway authority foot bill for further issues, says works minister

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 16 Jul 2023 5:59PM

Don’t take repairs, road resurfacing lightly, Nanta urges utility firms
Utility companies are urged not to take lightly the repair and roads resurfacing after they have dug up an area for their maintenance work, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. – Bernama pic, July 16, 2023

SHAH ALAM – Utility companies are urged not to take lightly the repair and roads resurfacing after they have dug up an area for their maintenance work.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said they should follow the standard operating procedures which ensure the safety of road users.

“I admit that we (the Works Ministry) have received complaints from road users because the work was not done properly. 

“I remind the utility companies that they should not be complacent after the work is done and let the Malaysian Highway Authority pay for any worsening issues.

“This will compromise the safety and convenience of road users,” he told reporters after opening the Eco Ardence intersection in Setia Alam today.

Meanwhile, Nanta described the intersection as proof of the extensive cooperation between the government and the private sector to provide convenience to road users.

He said construction work on the intersection started in September 2019 and was completed on March 26, with the RM50 million cost fully borne by Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia).

“The purpose of this intersection is to provide a more efficient and convenient route for residents and local communities to access the North Klang Valley Expressway and also Eco Ardence Township.

“This infrastructure improvement is aimed at improving safety by eliminating U-turns in front of the toll plaza which poses a safety risk to road users,” he said. – Bernama, July 16, 2023

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