Upgrading of Jalan Brinchang, road to Kea Farm ready for completion in 2028 - Nanta
The project, implemented under the Second Rolling Plan of the 12MP, has achieved 38 per cent physical progress and is among the government’s proactive measures to address severe traffic congestion in the highland resort.
KUALA LUMPUR - The project to upgrade the road from two lanes to four lanes in the Brinchang area and the construction of a three-kilometre one-way loop at Kea Farm in the Cameron Highlands are expected to be fully completed by February 2028.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project, implemented under the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), has achieved 38 per cent physical progress and is among the government’s proactive measures to address severe traffic congestion in the highland resort.
He said the main scope of the project involves upgrading a one-kilometre stretch of Federal Road FT59 from the McDonald’s Roundabout to the Brinchang/Time Tunnel intersection.
"Following a traffic congestion study conducted by the ministry in September 2020, the government also approved the continuation of the project under RP3 of 12MP, which includes the construction of the Tanah Rata bypass.
"The next phase will involve upgrading Federal Roads FT59 (Tanah Rata-Kea Farm) and FT434 (Griddle Road) with an estimated total length of 10 kilometres.
"The Letter of Acceptance was issued to the contractor on Feb 11, while site possession began on Feb 16," he said during the oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Negara today.
He was responding to a question from Senator Datuk Leong Ngah Ngah on the steps taken by the Works Ministry to resolve persistent traffic congestion in the Cameron Highlands, including the construction of alternative routes such as flyovers.
Nanta added that the ministry is also studying the installation of digital signage at strategic locations such as Simpang Pulai to provide real-time travel information to Cameron Highlands, enabling motorists to better plan their journeys.
On proposals to build flyovers and tunnels to minimise disruption to existing plantation areas, he said the ministry is prepared to evaluate such suggestions if submitted by the state government for inclusion in future Rolling Plans.
He stressed that all development initiatives would be implemented responsibly to ensure a balance between infrastructure development and environmental sustainability in the highland area. - BERNAMA
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