BUDGET 2023: Road Congestion To Be Tackled To Improve Tourism, North South Highway To Get 6 Lanes
One of the main announcements in the 2023 Budget was recognition that road congestion is negatively impacting popular tourist destinations. To address this, the government has proposed several projects, including:
Building a new road from Habu to Tanah Rata in Cameron Highlands, Pahang. This project will cost RM480 Million.
Upgrading Jalan Tun Hamzah up to the intersection of Semabok Lebuh AMJ in Central Melaka District. This project will cost RM300 Million.
Constructing the Sungai Sepang road and bridge to connect Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson and Sungai Pelek, Sepang. The project cost for this initiative is estimated at RM160 Million.
Improving the highway network facilities to Pengerang by constructing an overtaking lane on the Senai Desaru Expressway. Additionally, the government plans to upgrade the North-South Highway from North Yong Peng to North Senai in Johor, increasing it from four to six lanes at a cost of RM525 Million in phases.
These projects are aimed at improving accessibility to popular tourist spots, alleviating road congestion, and enhancing the overall tourism experience for visitors.
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