A pothole in the middle of Jalan PJU 8/2 in Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, has turned into a dangerous one-metre obstruction.
DAMANSARA Perdana residents are upset over the closure of Jalan PJU8/2 due to a metre-long pothole.
Abdul Rahman Samsudin, who lives nearby, said Jalan PJU8/2 was a busy road and its closure was causing motorists and residents hardship.
“We are forced to use alternative roads since Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) closed the road three weeks ago.
“A year ago, the pothole was quite small. However, due to wear and tear and constant road use, the pothole got bigger.
“This caused a water pipe beneath the road to crack and leak.
“Over time, the hole has grown to about one metre in length,” said Abdul Rahman who has resided in the Damansara Perdana for four years.
He urged MBPJ to attend to pothole issues before they worsen.
“I have seen contractors patching up the pothole on various occasions, but that did not help,” he said.
“When the water pipe broke, contractors carried out welding works but the problem still persisted.
“I think this issue has to be given serious attention because the road is in bad condition.
“It is dangerous for motorists, especially motorcyclists, when it rains.
“There are parking bays on both sides of the road.
“It is difficult to park there due to the pothole,” he added.
Long-time resident G. Guan said he was worried over the possibility of the road collapsing if the pothole problem was not looked into soon.
He said the big pothole was not visible during downpours when it was filled with water.
The road, he said, was used by residents of Ritze Perdana condominium and Perdana Business Centre.
When contacted, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said he would get MBPJ engineers to attend to the issue.
Air Selangor has not responded to questions as of press time.
