KL to get 22km of covered walkways under RM55m project from Jan 2027, says Hannah Yeoh

Kuala Lumpur will invest RM55 million to construct 22 kilometers of covered pedestrian walkways across the city, with work set to begin in January 2027. Minister Hannah Yeoh announced the project in Parliament, stating that each of Kuala Lumpur's parliamentary constituencies will receive an allocation of two kilometers. The walkways are expected to be completed by the third quarter of next year.

This initiative follows successful projects from 2023, which spanned 4.35 kilometers across 29 locations. The walkways are designed to connect residential areas, public facilities, commercial hubs, bus stops, health clinics, and places of worship. In addition to the 22 kilometers of walkways, DBKL plans to construct another 20 kilometers in the city center to link public transport facilities with commercial centers, office complexes, and parks like the Botanical Garden and Titiwangsa Lake Garden.

The project was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the budget readings. As city center traffic congestion continues to worsen due to car-centric policies and artificially low petrol prices, the walkways aim to encourage citizens to opt for walking or using public transportation instead of driving.