JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Traffic congestion and inconvenience faced by motorists due to flash floods at Batu 13 3/4, Jalan Johor Bahru-Kota Tinggi yesterday will be addressed through the implementation of short- and long-term plans.
Tiram state assemblyman Datuk Abdul Halim Suleiman said the short-term plan would focus on cleaning and deepening a nearby water retention pond by the developer to prevent water from overflowing during heavy rain, adding that the phased approach was decided following today’s site visit and discussions with relevant parties, including the Public Works Department (JKR), the developer, concessionaire and Royal Malaysia Police.
“The water retention pond built by the developer has not been properly maintained. When there is too much water, it overflows beyond the pond’s capacity.
“I have asked the developer, and they have agreed to deepen and clean the retention pond within one week,” he told reporters after visiting the site today, adding that flash floods had hit the federal road twice this year.
He also shared that the stretch also faced drainage problems involving a culvert system that channels water from several surrounding areas, including Bukit Tiram, Bandar Tiram and Taman Intan, which resulted in water flows converging and overflowing onto the road, causing traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours.
Discussions had indicated that a long-term plan was needed to replace the existing culvert system at an estimated cost of RM3 million, Abdul Halim added.
“I was informed of the cost by JKR, and I believe the work needs to be carried out because water from several areas is not flowing smoothly, resulting in blockages,” he said.
He also expressed hope that a comprehensive solution through the plan would improve the comfort and safety of local residents and road users.
Several photographs showing flash floods along the road went viral on social media yesterday.
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