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The Star Online: Metro: Central

Posted: 25 Oct 2012 06:54 AM PDT

I WOULD like to refer to the story "Flyover users face pool hazard" in on page 6 of The Star on Oct 18 regarding the downpour on the the Subang-Kelana Link flyover.

We would like to inform the public that the Subang-Kelana Link project was completed in June 2009 and subsequently opened to traffic.

As required by the construction contract, the contractor, Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd, is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the completed project during the defect liability period of two years, including the repair and making good of any defect that may occur during that period.

Most of the remedial works required have been carried out and the few remaining works are expected to be completed by the middle of next month.

The responsibility for the maintenance of the project still remains with the contractor and it will only be completely handed over to the Public Works Department (PWD) upon completion of the said repair works.

As for the water stagnating on the bridge, initial investigations showed that the steel gratings for the drainage pipes were choked with bits of rubbish such as plastic water bottles, plastic sheets, paper, earth and sand.

According to calculations, the number of drainage pipes are sufficient but water is prevented from flowing down the pipes by the presence of these discarded materials. It has also been noted that rubbish is frequently thrown out on to the bridge deck from passing vehicles.

As an immediate measure, the contractor has removed the accumulated debris from the steel gratings at the affected areas and the stagnant water has been drained away. The contractor has also been instructed to carry out more frequent cleaning and to be more alert in view of the current rainy season.

PWD would like to request the public not to throw rubbish on to the road. PWD also wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

SAIPOL ANWAR MOHD RAJI
Public Relations Officer,
Corporate Communication Affairs,
Public Works Department.

Motorists caught unawares by new scheme at PJS Interchange

Posted: 25 Oct 2012 04:54 AM PDT

THE change in traffic scheme at the PJS Interchange of the NPE-LDP expressways has brought relief for local residents. However, it has caused major confusion among motorists who are unfamiliar with the new system.

The new scheme saw the PJS Interchange being turned to a two-phase system from its previous four-phase, and introduction of a new traffic management system.

The scheme implemented by New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd (NPESB) came into effect on Oct 21.

A source from NPESB said the objective of the system was to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area, particularly during peak hours.

With the new scheme, motorists will only be able to make a right turn at the PJS Interchange, or use the slip road before the traffic lights to make a left turn.

For example, motorists coming from Puchong can only make a right turn at the PJS Interchange to head to the NPE Expressway or keep left to go to Sunway Pyramid or Subang Jaya; they cannot drive straight on to Sunway Mentari.

Motorists coming from PJS7 and Sunway Mentari are among the most affected as those from PJS7 will not be able to go straight after the traffic lights to head to Sunway Pyramid or Subang Jaya, nor will those from Sunway Mentari be able to utilise the interchange to access Kampung Lindungan or NPE Expressway.

During a check at the PJS Interchange, StarMetro observed that a number of motorists were caught unaware about the new system, which was either due to lack of awareness or insufficient signage.

PJS9 Rukun Tetangga chairman Goh Hai Thun and Bandar Sunway Residents Association (BSRA) chairman R. Manivasagan said the new traffic scheme was supported by the PJS9 Rukun Tetangga, BSRA and Zone 2 Residents Committee (JKP) as it serves as a solution to a long-standing problem.

"We have been appealing for the change in traffic scheme for the past few years.

"The junction is inefficient if it were to be retained as a four-phase system," said Goh.

"Motorists previously had to put up with long waiting time. They had to wait for at least 10 minutes just to clear the traffic lights."

Goh said there is now a smoother traffic flow at the PJS Interchange, although some residents and motorists would have to take a longer route to head to their destinations.

"However, the relevant authorities need to move the traffic lights further into the intersection to minimise the confusion, and cut the road kerbs for a smoother turn," he said.

Manivasagan said he received calls from residents who were caught unawares during the initial days of the new scheme.

"Most residents accepted my explanation when I advised them to be patient and to adjust to the change. NPESB did put up the necessary banners and signboards more than a week before implementing the new scheme," he said.

"The relevant authorities could do more to create greater awareness and smoother traffic flow at the interchange, such as deploying personnel or traffic police to direct the traffic flow."

Goh expressed concern that the local councils and planning authorities should control the rate of development in suburban areas such as Subang Jaya.

"When the development is planned, the authorities have to take the plot ratio (which is 1:4 in the Bandar Sunway vicinity) and existing infrastructure into consideration," he said.

"If the plot ratio is increased, the existing infrastructure may not be able to cope with the additional volume in traffic. Even the change in traffic scheme may not be effective."

Not all residents are supportive of the new scheme as they feel it is unfair and creates more inconvenience.

"It takes me a much longer time to get out of my home to go to Subang Jaya. It is much more of a hassle now for me to send my children to their school," said Sandra, a PJS7 resident of more than 15 years.

"This system appears to be implemented at a cost to long-time residents like us, and only benefits those using the NPE and LDP Express-ways."

While she noticed the banners, Sandra said she was unaware as to how the new traffic flow would be.

The source from NPESB said the new traffic scheme will run on a trial basis for three months, and be implemented permanently based on the trial results.

"We will be monitoring the figures on motorists and types of user complaints during this period," he said.

For enquiries, call 1300-88-1010.

Proposed alternative routes

From PJS7 to Subang Jaya

Option 1: U-turn at PJS9 Interchange > turn left to Jalan PJS 6/4 > turn right to Jalan PJS 6/2 > turn left to Old Klang Road > turn left onto LDP Expressway > turn right at PJS9 Interchange

Option 2: LDP Expressway > Uturn in front of Taylor's Lakeside Campus > turn right to Jalan Lagoon Timur (Jalan PJS 9/1) > turn left onto NPE Expressway

Option 3: Jalan PJS 7/23 > head onto NPE Expressway

Option 4: LDP Expressway > turn left to Jalan PJS 8/8 > turn left to Jalan PJS 8/9 > turn left onto NPE Expressway > U-turn at PJS9 Interchange

From Sunway Mentari to Petaling Jaya/Bangsar

Option 1: Jalan PJS 8/14 > cut through Jalan PJS 10/30 or Jalan PJS 10/34 > turn left to Jalan PJS 10/11 > turn left onto NPE Expressway

Option 2: Right turn at PJS9 Interchange > follow LDP Expressway > turn left to Jalan PJS 7/8 > turn left to Jalan PJS 7/13 > U-turn at PJS9 Interchange

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Khamis, 25 Oktober 2012