Traffic, security issues drive Kinrara homeowners’ objection versus PJD Link

A TEAM of Kinrara homeowners held a road objection to repeat their arguments versus the recommended Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) Highway task.

The team of concerning 10 individuals held banners and shouted “No to PJD Link” on Saturday (Feb 22) early morning at the crossway of Jalan Puchong and Jalan TK 7 in Puchong.

Bandar Kinrara 1 homeowner Chandran Arjunan claimed the area protests having PJD Link constructed as a result of its possible effect on the location’s web traffic, atmosphere and homeowners’ security.

“The proximity of the highway’s alignment could affect the safety of schoolchildren, Hindu temple worshippers and more than 700 residents living in Bandar Kinrara 1,” claimed the 73-year-old.

Chandran claimed Gerakan Menentang Penilaian Impak Tebuk Atap (Gempita) had actually formerly arranged 2 objections – in April 2023 and April 2024 – in Kinrara, all to articulate arguments and share frustration on exactly how the Federal and state federal governments are managing the task.

PJD Link is a recommended 25.4 kilometres dual-lane raised freeway attaching Damansara to Kinrara in Selangor.

In July 2023, Amirudin revealed the termination of PJD Link, specifying that the task did not fulfill the problems established.

In April 2024, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the task had actually been ceased as its programmer stopped working to fulfill 6 out of 11 problems established by the federal government.

However, in July 2024, Selangor facilities and farming board chairman Izham Hashim revealed throughout the state setting up resting that PJD Link was amongst 7 freeways in factor to consider in the state.

Representatives from activity team Stakeholders orgasm Residents Against PJD Link (ScRAP), non-governmental organisation Persatuan Petaling Jaya Lestari and impacted homeowners discovered PJD Link’s rebirth adhering to an interview by Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung in November 2024.

Gempita agent Dhanaraj Arumugam revealed frustration that Kinrara assemblyman Ng Sze Han has actually not mentioned his base on the concern, although Subang MP Wong Chen has actually requested a locals’ mandate on the issue.

“I have also submitted a letter to Ng, requesting that his office organise a briefing with the highway’s concessionaire so residents can get accurate information on the project,” he claimed.

“We also disagree with Izham’s comments that people in Kinrara are supportive of the project, when we want its total termination.”

Dhanaraj included a declaration that it was extremely discouraging to understand that the Cabinet had actually provided a possibility to the freeway’s giving in owner to send a brand-new recommended positioning to deal with concerns that were considered to be “problematic” in the earlier variation.

“The so-called new alignment is just a redrawing of the old map with some changes that do not bring any real benefit to highway users.

“Lee has said that the final approval for this project would be given by the Selangor Mentri Besar.

“The fact that the highway project keeps being revived is a betrayal of the trust given by the people to the government,” claimed the Taman Kinrara 7 homeowner.

Dhanaraj claimed Gempita was encouraging of the 4 web traffic dispersal concepts recommended by ScRAP to change PJD Link.

The 4 choices, which existed at a city center session on Feb 15, consisted of constructing a raised freeway that walks around Petaling Jaya city making use of an external ring roadway idea.

Dhanaraj claimed an appetite strike arranged for March 6 will certainly be held at the Parliament structure, adhering to the road objection.

For updates, see https://www.saynotopjdlink.org/