Johor approves RM25 million for LPT4 preliminary works, including traffic studies and design for the 142 km Ulu Tiram to Mersing highway.
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government has approved RM25 million for preliminary works on the East Coast Expressway Phase 4 (LPT4) project.
State Public Works, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the funding covers traffic studies, engineering design, and proposed alignments.
He stated the 142-kilometre highway will stretch from Ulu Tiram to Mersing.
“The main objective of this project is to spur development in the surrounding areas, while complementing the existing East Coast Expressway network,” he said.
The original plan divides the project into three main stretches.
These are Johor Bahru-Kota Tinggi (30 km), Kota Tinggi-Mersing (80 km), and Mersing-Endau (32 km).
Mohamad Fazli added that collaboration with the Ministry of Works is expected to benefit Johor’s development.
He said the project will improve convenience and comfort for residents.
While originally scheduled after 2030, the state has prioritised LPT4 due to rapid development.
This is to ensure eastern coastal regions like Mersing and Kota Tinggi are not left behind.
