Jln Sungai Besi to be closed in stages for a year from Oct 2

The closure of Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Sungai Besi leading to Sungai Besi/Petaling Jaya and the Loke Yew Roundabout to all traffic will be postponed from Saturday (Sept 30) to Monday (Oct 2).

The closure will remain in effect until Oct 1 next year.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) released a statement on Friday (Sept 29) stating that the closure is necessary to facilitate widening works, renovation, and construction of a bridge at the Loke Yew Roundabout.

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“DBKL has appointed Tetuan Pertama Makmur Sdn Bhd to carry out the construction work on the widening of Jalan Yew which started in October 2021 and is expected to be completed on Dec 31, 2025, and construction work is actively being carried out on-site,” the statement mentioned.

Alternate routes have been designated for road users during the closure.

Traffic from the Kampung Pandan Roundabout to Sungai Besi/Petaling Jaya will be redirected into two parts – one through the road next to Federal Bakery and the other through the adjacent contra flow lane.

The Jalan Yew route from Kampung Pandan Roundabout to Jalan Kinabalu and Jalan Kuching will also be closed during the construction period. The recommended alternative route is via Jalan Kampung Pandan, Jalan Imbi, and Jalan Hang Tuah.

Simultaneously, in order to facilitate the demolition of the ramp and the reconstruction of the bridge at Pudu Roundabout leading to Jalan Sungai Besi (next to the Pudu police station), the ramp from Jalan Pudu to Jalan Yew will be closed to all traffic during the same period.

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“The alternative route is through Jalan Sungai Besi, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Jalan Satu, Jalan Dua and Jalan Tiga,” the statement advised.

DBKL urges all road users to comply with road signs and abide by traffic police instructions as a guide and safety measure to prevent confusion and inconvenience. – Bernama