Apart from the RM2.1 billion Karak Freeway and Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) 1 widening challenge that we detailed yesterday, concessionaire AFA Group (beforehand generally known as Anih Berhad) can be engaged on a LPT1 flood mitigation challenge.
Should you keep in mind, there was an enormous flood on the LPT1 in early 2021 that fully lower off the east-west connection and took a few week to recede. Then, fixed, every day rain led to the freeway being inundated, climate that we’re at the moment experiencing now in Peninsular Malaysia. Already, many elements of Kelantan and Terengganu are beneath water, and consultants are saying that this monsoon season might result in the worst flooding in a decade.
Recognising the challenges posed by flooding alongside the LPT1, AFA Group’s RM200 million flood mitigation challenge is to ‘enhance freeway resilience throughout hostile climate’ and is anticipated to be accomplished in December 2028. The challenge focuses on minimising disruptions and guaranteeing security for motorists. Just like the Karak/LPT1 widening challenge, no public funds will likely be used for this.
The primary technique AFA is using is to raise the street in flood-prone stretches, to a stage that’s deemed protected. Highway elevation will likely be paired with drainage system upgrades to handle bigger water volumes successfully. In the meantime culvert extensions and strengthening will enhance water move and structural integrity.
Apart from floods, fixed rain additionally causes soil erosion and landslides, and the challenge will embrace slope and embankment stabilisation to forestall this, plus strategic vegetation administration to enhance water absorption and minimise runoff. AFA Group has recognized the flood-prone stretches on the LPT1 – see the map above.
Should you missed it, the Karak Freeway and LPT1 widening challenge is an enormous enterprise. AFA Group will add a lane on both sides of the freeway all the best way from Gombak to Bentong, a difficult job when you think about the terrain concerned. With 4 lanes a aspect from Gombak to Genting Sempah, it’s equal to a 25% capability improve for every route. There can even be a brand new tunnel at Genting Sempah – full particulars on the challenge right here.
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