Federal Route 29 (Malaysia)

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Federal Route 29

Putrajaya–Cyberjaya Expressway
Bangi Dengkil Interchange (Exit 9) Southbound View (220730) 1.jpg
Route information
Length21.2 km (13.2 mi)
Existed1997–present
HistoryCompleted in 2009
Major junctions
North endSerdang Interchange
Major intersections Damansara–Puchong Expressway Damansara–Puchong Expressway
South Klang Valley Expressway South Klang Valley Expressway
Persiaran APEC
Persiaran Utara
North–South Expressway Central Link Putrajaya Link/North-South Expressway Central Link
Persiaran Selatan
FT 214 Jalan Putrajaya–Dengkil
FT 31 Jalan Banting–Dengkil
FT 32 Labohan Dagang–Nilai Route
FT 27 KLIA Outer Ring Road
FT 26 KLIA Expressway
South endKuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations
Putrajaya
Cyberjaya
Dengkil
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Highway system

Putrajaya–Cyberjaya Expressway, Federal Route 29, is a major expressway in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The 21.2 km (13.2 mi) expressway connects Serdang interchange on Damansara–Puchong Expressway to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang.[1] It was named after the two sides of the MSC cities, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

Route background

The kilometre marker for the expressway is a continuation from the E11 Damansara–Puchong Expressway; therefore, the Putrajaya–Cyberjaya Expressway assumes the same Kilometre Zero as the Damansara–Puchong Expressway.

History

The road used to be known as the 15 state road from Puchong to Dengkil. Construction began in 1997 and was divided into four phases. The first phase was from the Damansara–Puchong Expressway to the Persiaran Utara interchange, the second from Persiaran Utara to Dengkil, the third from Dengkil to Sepang and the fourth from Sepang to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Phase 1 was completed in 1999, phase 2 in 2001 and phase 3 in 2006. Meanwhile, phase 4, connecting Sepang to KLIA, is expected to be completed in 2009.

Motorcycle lanes

There have been criticisms on the state of the expressway.[2] Compared to other expressways, there are many hazards along certain stretches such as broken street lamps and dangerously uneven road surface. Most motorcyclists avoided using the designated lanes due to untrimmed tree branches jutting out into the lane, sand on the road, unlit tunnels and flooding.

Features

  • Motorcycle lane
  • The first future federal highway on Multimedia Super Corridor
  • Arch bridge at major interchanges along the highway
  • Widest highway and interchange
  • Highway with ERL railway line
  • Highway between Putrajaya and Cyberjaya
  • Dengkil Lake Bridge

At most sections, the Federal Route 29 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.

Driving conditions on this expressway can be hazardous, with unlit street lights, twisted guard rails and poorly maintained road surface.

References

  1. ^ Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. pp. 16–64. ISSN 1985-9619.
  2. ^ Hidden dangers on the motorcycle lanes. [1]. Retrieved 26 September 2009.