New access road at Jln Kerinchi 3 to ease congestion

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly opened access road located along Jalan Kerinchi 3 directly opposite Bangsar South which will connect motorists on the Federal Highway (KL bound) to the Sprint highway and the Penchala link will help to ease traffic congestion in the area.
"The traffic jam along Jalan Kerinchi and Jalan Pantai Baru is very critical especially during peak hours. This project is aimed at easing this traffic condition," said Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor who officiated the opening of the new road today.
Motorists who want to access the Sprint Highway and the Penchala link from the Federal Highway (Jalan Syed Putra) can now do so via the 800-metre access road located here.
Likewise, motorists who want to enter the Sprint Highway and the Penchala Link via the Federal Highway (PJ bound) can also use the new road to do so.
The access road was built to alleviate traffic conditions coming from the Federal Highway, especially during peak hours.
It also provides easier access for motorists to the Sprint Highway without the hassle of the peak hour Federal Highway jam.
The new access road, which was undertaken by the FT ministry and Kuala Lumpur City Hall cost RM20 million and is already open for use.
"This is another initiative by the government to increase the standard and efficiency of the traffic system, public transport and highways for the convenience of the rakyat," said Tengku Adnan in his opening address today, adding that this was an initiative in line with Barisan Nasional's vision of making Kuala Lumpur one of the best cities in the world in terms of transportation.
He said that the road will also benefit residents, stakeholders and office staff around the Pantai Dalam area as roads there also get clogged during peak hours.
Also present at the launch were Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Tan Sri Ahmad Phesal Talib, FT Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Adnan Ikshan and Lembah Pantai Umno chief Datuk Seri Raja Nong Chik.