Just 40m long, new Mont Kiara road opens shortcut to Solaris and Segambut

In Mont Kiara, a new 40-metre road has been inaugurated, offering a direct link between Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3. This development, funded entirely by developer Bon Estates in their corporate social responsibility initiative, aims to provide motorists with an alternative route to Solaris Dutamas, Segambut, and surrounding areas.

Minister Hannah Yeoh revealed that Jalan Duta Kiara previously terminated in a dead end, causing inconveniences for residents navigating between Bukit Pelangi and Solaris, despite their proximity. Prior to the new road, motorists were forced to endure lengthy detours, causing significant traffic congestion. Yeoh emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement, including discussions with the developer, Mont Kiara Residents' Association, and other local parties, to address traffic and connectivity concerns in the area.

The project's success hinges on the feedback from the community and parliamentary representatives, ensuring the needs of the local population are met. Additionally, DBKL is planning another road connection from Jalan Kiara 7 to the Sprint Highway via the Penchala Link, further expanding access in Mont Kiara. The new route is expected to cater to motorists near a school on the existing road network.

Yeoh highlighted that Mont Kiara contains around 50 condominiums, a situation that cannot be altered despite its longstanding development history. Over the past few years, her administration has collaborated with private developers and DBKL to improve road connectivity and accessibility for residents. Despite these efforts, congestion and limited road connectivity remain significant concerns for residents, particularly those commuting between residential and commercial zones.

The exact number of vehicles utilizing the new connection remains unknown, as DBKL strives to balance infrastructure investments across different parliamentary constituencies.