Penang’s Mayang Pasir Highway closed until Saturday for repairs after sinkhole emerges

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A stretch of the Mayang Pasir Highway in Bayan Baru, Penang, is set to remain shut until October 31 as repairs are carried out following a sinkhole incident that occurred yesterday. The Penang Public Works Department (JKR) has informed drivers to utilize alternative routes and adjust their travel plans to prevent any disruptions during the closure.

The closure is deemed essential to address the damage to the road structure caused by the sinkhole. Motorists are advised to navigate through alternative routes via Lebuh Mayang Pasir and Jalan Mahsuri, or via Lorong Mayang Pasir 5, Lebuh Mayang Pasir 2 and Lorong Mayang Pasir 1, as reported by Harian Metro. The affected motorists are urged to cooperate during the roadwork.

The sinkhole was initially observed by a road user at around 3.10pm yesterday, according to media reports. Fahmi Zainol, the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman, mentioned that the water-filled sinkhole had emerged near residential properties. Upon inspection at the scene by the Public Works Department, the incident is believed to have been triggered by a leak in a pipe owned by Indah Water Konsortium (IWK).