AFA PRIME IMPLEMENTS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN ON LPT1 FOR FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT

KUANTAN, March 30 (Bernama) -- AFA PRIME Berhad will implement the Traffic Management Plan from Kilometre (KM) 116 to KM117 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT1) eastbound for the medium term from April 1 to carry out Package 1A of the flood mitigation project.

It said in a statement that work on the project would be implemented in stages to ensure the safety of highway users and smooth traffic flow.

The Traffic Management Plan, it added, has undergone a comprehensive technical evaluation, including a Road Safety Audit (RSA) and verification by independent consultants and engineers.

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"This plan also takes into account risk mitigation aspects as part of long-term improvement measures, particularly in areas exposed to flood risks,” it added.

AFA PRIME will implement continuous traffic and safety monitoring in collaboration with the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) to ensure smooth and safe highway operations at the affected locations throughout that period.

Meanwhile, AFA PRIME executive director Vijayaraj Govindarajoo, in the same statement, said the initiative not only aims to meet current needs but also to strengthen the long-term safety and sustainability of the highway infrastructure.

"We are committed to implementing this initiative in a planned in integrated manner to ensure highway users continue experiencing smooth and comfortable journeys throughout the implementation period,” he said.

-- BERNAMA