LRT Mutiara Line: Partial Lane Closures On Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Until Nov 15

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Long-term intermittent partial lane closures along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah here will be implemented from tomorrow until Nov 15 to facilitate construction works for the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line in the area.

Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) said in a statement that the closures would be carried out for 45 days from 10 pm to 5 am daily to facilitate tree-felling works.

“The closures will involve the leftmost lane between the Jalan Sungai Dua intersection and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Padang heading towards Komtar, as well as the leftmost lane between Batu Uban Army Camp and Sunny Point heading towards Bayan Lepas.

“The rightmost lane between Batu Uban Army Camp and the traffic light intersection in both directions will also be closed. However, the other lanes will remain open to traffic,” it said.

Road users are advised to exercise caution when passing through the area.

Signboards, traffic cones and flagmen will be stationed at the locations to facilitate traffic control and ensure the safety of motorists.

Meanwhile, a long-term closure of lanes along Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway here will be implemented from tomorrow until Aug 31, 2029, to facilitate construction works for the Mutiara LRT Line.

MRT Corp said the 24-hour closure for 1,065 days would allow preliminary project works, including piling and related construction activities.

The closure will involve the rightmost lanes of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in both directions between Gat Lebuh Cecil and Gat Lebuh Noordin, as well as the rightmost lanes at the Gat Lebuh Cecil junction in both directions.

It will also include the lane for vehicles turning right into Gat Lebuh Cecil, while the remaining lanes will remain open to traffic.

MRT Corp said motorists using the affected stretch are advised to exercise caution, with signboards, traffic cones and flagmen to be placed at the site to facilitate traffic control and ensure road user safety.

Meanwhile, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said the existing cycling and pedestrian path from the Shell petrol station on Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong to Restoran Ikan Sembilang here will also be closed from tomorrow to facilitate construction of the Mutiara LRT Line viaduct pillars.

The closure will remain in effect until Oct 31, 2029, to ensure construction work is carried out safely, orderly and smoothly, as well as to safeguard path users and personnel involved in the works.

-- BERNAMA