Jalan Tun Razak flyover to Bulatan Kg Pandan, MEX finally open – skip underpass and TRX construction

Jalan Tun Razak flyover to Bulatan Kg Pandan, MEX finally open – skip underpass and TRX construction

Who else saw this over the weekend? I did, but was unsure of it and couldn’t switch lanes quick enough to use it anyway. We’re talking about the flyover on Jalan Tun Razak in KL heading to the Kampung Pandan roundabout, and yes, it’s finally open.

The 2.8 km elevated three-lane road starts in front of the Royal Selangor Golf Club and heads towards the Kampung Pandan roundabout. It also provides a direct connection to the MEX Highway, and you’ll know this from the green “KLIA” sign to the E20. Launched on Saturday, it’s so new that it’s not on Waze yet.

Those who frequent this stretch will know that it’s a nightmare even during non rush hours, from the US embassy to the underpass and the TRX construction area before the Kampung Pandan roundabout. Now, there’s an escape route.

According to Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, the flyover is also meant to provide access to motorists exiting from Jalan Bukit Bintang. He added that there are plans to link the flyover to the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway that is currently under construction.

This RM492.5mil project was launched in July 2017 and was supposed to be completed two years later. After a couple of delays including the Covid-19 movement control order, it’s finally ready, nearly five years after launch. Better late than never.

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Rakyat Malaysia on May 17, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    Trims kaseh #BetterNation for relieving us from jams!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 8
    • For Rm500m ??

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 1
      • Rakyat Malaysia on May 18, 2022 at 8:34 am

        Rm500mil is a bargain dy. PH spent Rm300mil just for a study report that never finish. BN only pay a bit more and got a real live overpass.

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 7
  • Mr. Sotong on May 17, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    Why didn’t they do a direct exit to Loke Yew/Chan Sow Lin as well? I hope it’s not just to direct traffic to tolled highways..

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 7
    • Unknown on May 17, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      Loke Yew oredy jam as it is on normal days, to push more cars onto this jammed road defeats the purpose.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 0
    • izwan on May 17, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      Exactly. dah cuba on the opening night. Kalau traffic banyak from TRX, mesti susah nak cross ke Jalan Yew.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 3
  • Zztop on May 19, 2022 at 9:01 am

    What a wasting money.. Dah siap pun tak n ramai yg tak guna. Until today bawah still jem giler.. No total solutions at all

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 1
  • NOSTAR on Jul 19, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Very dangerous road! Done and approved by irresponsible contractor and local authority!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required