KM263.6 southbound towards Menora Tunnel now safe for motorists after rapid slope‑erosion mitigation, says Perak exco
IPOH, Sept 14 — The state government has assured that the North-South Expressway (PLUS) route near KM263.6, southb...
On September 14, the Perak state government confirmed that the northbound expressway near KM263.6, southbound towards the Meru-Ipoh Utara (Menora) Tunnel, is now secure for motorists after experiencing slope erosion on September 11. Perak Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin reported that continuous monitoring and swift action led to the reopening within under 24 hours.
Authorities addressed the issue by covering the affected slope with waterproof sheeting and diverting rainwater to protect the soil from further softening. The left lane at the landslide site was closed for safety cone installation, spanning one kilometer from KM262.8 to KM263.8. Long-term safety measures include proposals for slope structure reinforcement and steel netting in high-risk areas, along with satellite monitoring and CCTV cameras to detect movements more accurately.
The main cause of the erosion was attributed to heavy rainfall of 65mm, compared to the typical 40mm, which weakened the trees and led to their collapse, triggering the slope failure.
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