State Route B57 (Selangor)

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State Route 57

Major junctions
North endUlu Yam
Major intersectionsSelangor B23 Jalan Sungai Tua
Selangor B113 Jalan Batang Kali–Ulu Yam
FT 1
South endSungai Tua
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations
Batang Kali, Genting Highlands, Batu Caves, Selayang, Kuala Lumpur
Highway system

Jalan Ulu Yam (Selangor State Route B57) is a major road in Klang Valley region, Selangor, Malaysia.

Route background

The Kilometre Zero of Jalan Ulu Yam starts at Ulu Yam.

It provides a panoramic view of Batu Dam lake, Sungai Tua Waterfall and Ulu Yam.

At most sections, the Selangor State Route B57 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.

There are no alternate routes or sections with motorcycle lanes.

Accidents

A number of car accidents have occurred on Jalan Ulu Yam in recent years.[1] The road is considered somewhat dangerous as a result of overzealous drivers flocking to the area because of its popularity as a weekend spot.[2][3]


References

  1. ^ "4 injured in road collision at Jalan Ulu Yam". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  2. ^ "Another Accident In Ulu Yam - Why? - Insights | Carlist.my". Carlist.my - Malaysia's No.1 Car Site. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  3. ^ "Another Ulu Yam Crash. Are Motoring Influencers To Blame?". www.dsf.my. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2022-05-02.