KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The public need not worry about using the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE) along Jalan Cheras as it is safe, with no structural cracks, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Nonetheless, crack monitoring devices will be installed immediately on the flyover structure at Jalan Cheras to monitor any potential movement.
He said installing these devices is a proactive measure to ensure the structure’s safety, even though expert and engineering reports yesterday confirmed no issues or cracks in the structure.
“We are fully satisfied with the expert reports, which show no problems with the structure. I have seen it myself; the alleged cracks are not present, and the road is safe to use.
“However, with these devices installed, we will continue to monitor the situation with the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) over the next few weeks for any signs of movement or actual cracks so we can receive early warnings,” Nanta said.
He was speaking to the press after inspecting the SPE flyover structure using a skylift, accompanied by LLM director-general Datuk Sazali Harun.
Yesterday, an X (formerly Twitter) account holder expressed concern over potential cracks on the flyover based on two photos allegedly taken in April and this month.
Nanta responded by directing LLM and the SPE concessionaire to conduct an immediate inspection and assessment at the location.
The ministry later issued a brief statement, confirming that investigations found only black lines, which are construction joints from earlier concrete work.
The SPE, which fully opened on November 3 last year, features three-lane dual carriageways and seven flyovers.
It is divided into four main sections: Kerinchi-Salak (Section One), Salak-Pandan (Section Two), Pandan-Setiawangsa (Section Three), and Setiawangsa-Taman Melati (Section Four), covering a total distance of 20.7 kilometres.
It connects to several other highways, including the Skim Penyuraian Trafik Kuala Lumpur Barat (SPRINT), the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), and others to enhance network efficiency and reduce congestion in the capital.
— Bernama
