KUALA LUMPUR: The West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) project, from Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar in Perak, is expected to reduce traffic congestion along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) by up to 40%, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The Works Minister said the RM6.2 project is expected to take four years to complete in 2028.
"The WISE alignment offers an alternative route for users of the Menora Tunnel, who frequently encounter congestion due to the high volume of heavy vehicles.
"This is particularly relevant given the hilly terrain in the Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar area along the PLUS Expressway, which hampers heavy vehicle movement and adversely impacts traffic flow, especially during peak hours.
"By transferring traffic from the PLUS Expressway to the WISE, we can effectively reduce congestion on the PLUS Expressway and provide users with an alternative route at no additional financial burden to the government,” he told reporters following the WISE Expressway Project Concession Agreement Document submission ceremony held here on Wednesday (Oct 30). - Bernama
