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George Town road to close nightly for 45 days on Mutiara LRT works
Motorists in George Town face nightly lane closures on Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah as construction progresses on the Mutiara Light Rail Transit project. The closures will remain in effect for 45 days beginning this month.
LSN Malaysia ·
GEORGE TOWN — Sections of Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in George Town will be sealed off during nighttime hours for the next 45 days to facilitate ongoing construction on the Mutiara Light Rail Transit project, authorities announced.
The nightly closures commenced this month as work intensifies on the rapid transit system linking Penang Island with the mainland. Commuters and residents have been advised to plan alternative routes during the affected hours, with traffic management measures expected to be in place to minimise congestion during peak periods.
The Mutiara LRT project represents a significant infrastructure development for the northern region, designed to enhance public transportation connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the Penang metropolitan area. The project timeline encompasses several phases, with various road sections requiring temporary closures as construction advances.
Authorities have urged road users to exercise caution in the work zones and adhere to traffic signage and instructions from personnel on site. Updates on closure schedules and any changes to the arrangement are expected to be communicated through official channels as the project progresses.