Penang LRT: Traffic diversions imposed for major roadworks
THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has imposed several traffic diversions and ordered contractors of the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) project to conduct major roadworks only at night to mitigate the worsening traffic congestion on the island. ...
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has implemented several traffic diversions and restrictions on major roadworks for the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which is currently spanning from Silicon Island reclamation towards Komtar in George Town. These measures were introduced to cope with the increasing traffic congestion caused by the ongoing construction work.
The LRT project is a significant infrastructure development, stretching approximately 29.5 kilometres with 21 to 22 stations, connecting various parts of George Town and the international airport in Bayan Lepas, as well as Penang Sentral in Butterworth.
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