AS the Penang government steps up its effort to improve the people’s quality of life, the state hopes that the Federal Government could look at the proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the traffic congestion in Seberang Perai, particularly in that area (Juru-Sungai Dua), has deeply impacted road users.
“There are many infrastructure projects, which include the Komtar-Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, that needed urgent attention. The Penang government has constantly highlighted such projects to the Federal Government for its consideration.
“We hope that the Federal Government can consider approving the proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project.
“The elevated highway can help to separate the local traffic from the traffic heading towards the other states, easing traffic flow in the process,” Chow told reporters after closing the roundtable discussion on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and sustainability in the supply chain today. The discussion was held at E&O Hotel Penang.
Chow said the proposed Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project could address traffic woes in major parts of Seberang Perai.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recognises our woes, and we understand that the proposed project is now under the consideration of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU).
“We hope to address the concerns of road users along that corridor, which has spillover effects right onto Batu Kawan and Penang island,” he added.
Story by Christopher Tan
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