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An early warning system (EWS) for landslides has been installed around the slopes along Jalan Simpang Pulai, Cameron Highlands.
 

According to a statement by The Works Ministry, there was a landslide on the slopes of the road between Simpang Pulai and Cameron Highlands, with an estimated depth of 250 metres and spanning 600m.

“Long-term improvement work will continue and is now at the design planning stage. We plan to use the Contiguous Bored Pile Wall concept to restore this slope. The allocation for slope repair work this year is RM8 million under the Rolling Plan 1 of the 12th Malaysia Plan. The entire repair cost is estimated at RM127 million and the remaining allocation will be received beginning next year,” it said.

Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, visited the site to ensure the safety and comfort of road users that are commuting between Simpang Pulai and Gua Musang, Kelantan.

Mud floods that damaged roads in Jalan Seksyen 60 to Seksyen 62 FT185 in Lojing, Kelantan back in January, is still accessible by users but temporary diversions had been erected at several stretches.

“The ministry is aware that the environmental factor in slopes and high ground can pose a risk, especially during downpours. Therefore, monitoring of these locations needs to be done periodically to find the best solution to ensure the safety and comfort of road users on federal roads,” it continued.

Drive safe, guys!