Kuala Lumpur–Rawang Highway

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Federal Route 1

Kuala Lumpur Rawang Highway
Jalan Kuching (Malaysia Federal Highway 1), Kuala Lumpur 20240212 133844.jpg
Route information
Existed1985–present
HistoryCompleted in 1987
Major junctions
North endRawang, Selangor
Major intersections FT 3209 Selangor B27 Jalan Kawasan Perindustrian Rawang
Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor Expressway Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor Expressway
FT 37 Rawang Bypass
Selangor B21 Kepong–Selayang Highway
FT 28 Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2
FT 54
Jalan Ipoh
Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway AH 141 Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (Jalan Duta)
Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 1
South endJalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Location
CountryMalaysia
StatesSelangor
Federal territoriesKuala Lumpur
Primary
destinations
Ipoh
Bandar Baru Selayang
Selayang
Batu Caves
Kepong
Segambut
Highway system

Kuala Lumpur–Rawang Highway, Federal Route 1, also known as Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh, is a major controlled-access highway in Klang Valley region, Malaysia.

History

The most controversial development of the FT1 highway in Kuala Lumpur was the toll collection at Jalan Kuching FT1. The nine-year concession of Jalan Kuching FT1 was awarded to Kamunting Corporation Berhad, signed on 15 April 1985. In the original concessionaire agreement, Kamunting Corporation Berhad was required to build an interchange at Kepong Roundabout and to upgrade the Jalan Kepong FT54, in return for the nine-year toll collection rights starting from 1987 until 1996. However, in 1987, the concessionaire agreement was amended, and Kamunting Corporation Berhad was required to add two more lanes from the existing four lanes along Jalan Kuching FT1, resulting another 7-year extension of toll concession which was ended in 2003.[1] The toll collection at Jalan Kuching FT1 had sparked fury among Kuala Lumpurian motorists, and numerous protests were held to urge the government to end the toll collection there.[2][1] The toll collection at Jalan Kuching FT1 was finally abolished on 8 January 2003.[3]

The Segambut roundabout was upgraded into four-level interchange. Construction began in 2004 and was completed by the end of 2006. The project was led by Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR), Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the main contractor was Ahmad Zaki Resources Berhad (AZRB). This four-level interchange was opened to traffic on 26 February 2007.

The 2-lane single-carriageway section between Bandar Baru Selayang and Templer's Park was upgraded to 4-lane dual-carriageway with emergency lanes and several U-turns. Construction started in 2006 and was expected to be completed in 2009.


References

  1. ^ a b Lim Kit Siang (1999-02-07). "Media Conference Statement - second nationwide toll plazas protest at the Jalan Kuching Toll Plaza". Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  2. ^ Quek, Lawrence (1999-02-10). "Kerajaan diminta telus mengenai konsesi tol". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Archived from the original on 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  3. ^ "Kutipan tol di lebuhraya Metramac dimansuhkan" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2015-05-31.

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