Media Release: Road Closure and Traffic Diversion on Jalan Langat, Klang from 24 April 2021 to 16 May 2021

SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR – 22 April 2021: MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd (MRCBGK), the main contractor of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, wishes to inform that there will be a road closure and traffic diversion on Jalan Langat, Klang (from after the Jalan Johan Setia traffic light junction to before the Bandar Parklands traffic light junction, Banting-bound) to facilitate ‘U-trough’ launching and LRT3 project-related works from 24 April 2021 to 16 May 2021, Monday to Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

During the closure, motorists will be diverted as indicated below:

• Motorists from Klang/KESAS heading towards Banting will be diverted to the opposite side of Jalan Langat (Klang-bound) via contra-flow traffic before heading back to Jalan Langat (Banting-bound).
• Two (2) lanes will be made available to motorists from Banting heading towards Klang/KESAS near the contra-flow.

The diversions are implemented following the approval from the Klang Public Works Department (JKR Klang) and Klang Municipal Council (MPK). Throughout the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period, we will be following the guidelines of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) when carrying out our construction activities. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the public.

For public enquiries, please contact the LRT3 helpline at 1 800 18 2585.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Lim Siew May

Media Manager, PR & Communications

MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd

03-5033 6857

siewmay.lim@mrcbgk.com

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 main 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