The Mutiara LRT Line in Penang is expected to commence with the next two months according to the Transport Minister, Anthony Loke. He also added that the outstanding issues between the federal and Penang governments have been resolved, including release letters from the state government.
According to Loke, the project’s main contractor has already delegated preliminary works to sub-contractors in preparation for on-site activities. “We have also requested that, once piling and construction works begin, there must be a proper traffic diversion plan in place to avoid major disruptions, especially since traffic is already a challenge in Penang,” he added.
Expected to be completed in the year 2030, the 29.5km Mutiara LRT Line will feature 21 stations. It is also designed to enhance connectivity between Penang Island and the mainland.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke previously stated that the project’s first phase – linking Bayan Lepas to Komtar – will be prioritised, as it forms the backbone of the LRT system on the island. The second phase will extend the line from George Town to Penang Sentral in Butterworth on the mainland.
(Source: NST / Paultan.org)
