Traffic Announcement: Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Diversions on Persiaran Kerjaya, Shah Alam from 18 October 2019 to 19 October 2019

SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR – 16 October 2019: MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd (MRCBGK), the contractor of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, wishes to inform that there will be temporary full road closures and traffic diversions on Persiaran Kerjaya, Shah Alam (both Shah Alam-bound and Subang/Kuala Lumpur-bound) to facilitate pier cap launching works for the LRT3 project from 18 October 2019 to 19 October 2019 (Friday to Saturday), 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

The temporary full road closures will occur from the T-junction on Jalan Subang to Persiaran Kerjaya until the intersection of Jalan Pentadbir U1/30 and Persiaran Kerjaya heading towards Shah Alam. Motorists heading to Persiaran Kerjaya (Shah Alam-bound and Subang/Kuala Lumpur-bound) will be required to use Jalan Batu Tiga Lama due to the closures. For heavy vehicles, drivers may use the alternative route via Federal Highway.

Closures will be implemented along Persiaran Kerjaya (Shah Alam-bound) starting from the traffic light junction on the corner of Jalan Kontraktor U1/14 and Persiaran Kerjaya. However, only the right lane on Jalan Kontraktor U1/14 will be closed temporarily. There will also be partial lane closures in front of Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah on Persiaran Kerjaya (Subang/KL-bound).

Motorists on Persiaran Kerjaya heading towards Subang/Kuala Lumpur will be diverted as indicated on the map. Motorists are advised to follow the traffic signage and flagmen during the road closures.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the public and greatly appreciate

your kind understanding and patience as we build LRT3 for the betterment of the future,

and in improving Klang Valley’s public transport system.

For public enquiries, kindly contact the LRT3 hotline at 1 800 18 2585.

–ENDS–

For media enquiries, please contact:

Lim Siew May
Media Manager, PR & Communications
MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd
03-5033 6857
siewmay.lim@mrcbgk.com

Hanita Harun
Public Relations & Stakeholder Management
Gabungan Strategik Sdn Bhd
013-5755667
hanita@gbg.com.my

 ABOUT MRCB GEORGE KENT (MRCBGK)

MRCB George Kent Joint Venture (MRCB George Kent) was appointed on 4 September 2015 as the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) of Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3).

On 17 October 2018, the PDP model was replaced with a fixed price contract regime, making MRCB George Kent the contractor.

MRCB is currently the largest developer cum contractor of Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) in Malaysia, while George Kent is the largest homegrown railway system specialist in Malaysia.

MRCB George Kent brings to the LRT3 project a highly-skilled and professional staff pool experienced in transit projects, with tailored and cost-effective solutions specific to Prasarana’s needs in a collaborative and supportive manner.

ABOUT THE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT LINE 3 (LRT3) PROJECT

The LRT3 project envisages to connect 2 million people between Bandar Utama and Klang by 2024. Developed in line with the Greater Kuala Lumpur/ Klang Valley (GKL/KV) Land Public Transport Masterplan, LRT3 will be a key feature in extending rail connectivity to the Western Corridor of GKL/KV. For more information, please visit www.lrt3.com.my and follow @myLRT3.