The newly upgraded stretch of Jalan Kolam air equipped with streetlights and drainage.
DESA View Condominium residents in Taman Desa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur can now enjoy a smoother and safer drive as the Jalan Kolam Air stretch from Jalan 1/4a to Jalan Bukit Mas, which was riddled with potholes, has been upgraded.
The newly resurfaced stretch is now equipped with street lights and a drainage system to channel out rainwater.
On July 17, StarMetro had reported residents’ concerns about the safety of the alternative route.
However, they were forced to use it to get to their condominium after parts of Jalan Kolam Air from Jalan Taman Melawati to Jalan 1/4a were closed for upgrading projects by the Sewerage Services Department under the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry.
Flashback to StarMetro’s report on July 17.
The upgrading project was initiated in 2018 but delayed for several years due to a change of contractors, and is ongoing.
Since the closure, residents have been using Jalan 1/4a which is the only access to their home.
Retiree Lilian Fu said the newly upgraded road was much safer.
“Previously, the road did not have any street lights and was riddled with potholes.
“Now, it is a breeze driving on this road but motorists still have to exercise caution while taking a turn.
“However, residents hope the stretch of Jalan Kolam Air connecting to Jalan Taman Melawati can be opened soon,” she told StarMetro.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall Advisory Board member Andre Lai said the road upgrading took six months as there were some hiccups between the agencies involved.
“The other part of Jalan Kolam Air, which is still closed, is expected to be open by year end,” he said.
