The RM1.7 billion NPE 2 highway will connect Pantai Dalam to Jalan Istana, cutting travel time by 25 minutes and easing congestion from 2029.
KUALA LUMPUR: The RM1.7 billion New Pantai Expressway Extension (NPE 2) project involving a 6.4-kilometre route connecting Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza to Jalan Istana is expected to be completed and operational by 2029.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project, part of the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Master Plan 2040, aims to ease congestion along the Pantai Dalam-Bangsar-Mahameru corridor.
“Once completed in 48 months, motorists could save up to 25 minutes when travelling from Bangsar or Mid Valley to Subang Jaya, thanks to improved road service levels,” he said during the project’s groundbreaking ceremony at the Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza today.
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Nanta said that the highway is also expected to boost local economic growth in Pantai Dalam, Bangsar, and Lembah Pantai, while spurring new opportunities in housing, commerce, and services.
He said the project will be fully funded by New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad, without financial burden on the government.
“This is a prime example of a successful public-private partnership in sustainable infrastructure development,” he said.
On the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system, Nanta said six companies have expressed interest in bidding for the project.
“The MLFF system will be implemented on a business-to-business (B2B) basis, allowing service providers to engage directly with existing highway concessionaires,” he explained.
He added that the government is seeking an efficient, AI-driven system to ensure smoother and safer journeys for road users. – Bernama
