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SIMPANG PULAI: The Works Ministry will construct a 100m permanent rock shed to address slope failures affecting Federal Route 185 Simpang Pulai - Blue Valley (Cameron Highlands), Section 42.70, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The Works Minister said the project is still in the planning stage requiring design and safety research, estimated to cost RM20mil, expected to be completed within two years.
"I came to see the current situation following the (landslide) incident on Oct 23. I am satisfied that the temporary measures taken to secure the area have been well-executed.
"I was informed that these temporary measures are expected to be completed by the end of December, after which the permanent rock shed construction will commence with a fairly large allocation,” he told reporters after inspecting the slope repair works on the road on Wednesday (Nov 20).
Meanwhile, Nanta said the ministry proposed that the route be reopened to the public starting Nov 25, from 7pm to 7am, while slope and road repair works continue during the day.
"Therefore, we would like to seek the cooperation of all parties, not just the Public Works Department, the ministry, and the state government, but also local representatives and the public.
"I understand that this is a vegetable farming area, so I appeal for everyone’s patience as these works must be properly completed. If not, the road will remain unsafe and pose risks to lives,” he said in response to complaints from vegetable farmers regarding the road closure.
On Oct 23 at 8am, the Kinta District Works Department received a report of a landslide at the federal route.
The estimated height of the landslide was 70m and 100m wide.
Following the incident, a traffic management plan was implemented immediately at the site, involving the closure of one lane with 24-hour monitoring by the concessionaire on the same day.
During the monitoring period, the landslide remained active, prompting a full closure of both lanes effective on Oct 25 to prevent potential accidents. - Bernama
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