Package 1 of the Juru–Sungai Dua toll plaza traffic dispersal project is ahead of schedule and is expected to be operational by the end of 2027, in line with its 24-month construction period, Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has said in a statement today, according to a Bernama report. “The project’s implementation will proceed in phases involving Packages 2 through 5 to complete the entire alignment from the Juru toll plaza to Sungai Dua. All packages are expected to commence physical works in the third quarter of this year, subject to the finalisation of technical scope details, and overall, the project is targeted for full completion by the end of 2030,” he said. “Overall, the project is a strategic initiative to address long-standing traffic congestion issues along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in the state. The route currently records an average traffic flow exceeding 200,000 vehicles daily and serves as a main corridor connecting traffic from the northern and southern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. Congestion along this stretch also directly affects surrounding areas such as Permatang Pauh, Bukit Mertajam and Perai,” he added. The 17.3-km project is estimated to cost RM3 billion. Spanning the Seberang Perai Selatan, Tengah and Utara districts, it’s designed to divert 30% of traffic to the new direct Juru-Sungai Dua route, cutting peak-hour travel time from one hour to just 20 minutes. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater. Use the promo code 'PAULTAN' when you checkout for 10% discount!
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