RM7billion LRT Extension Finally Confirmed
Most people would have read the headlines in the papers today confirming the the extension of the LRT lines for Kelana Jaya and Ampang. The current capacity for the Kelana Jaya line was 180,000, while the Ampang line was 170,000. The proposed Ampang LRT extension would cover 17.7km, and start from the Sri Petaling Station, passing through areas like Bukit OUG, the Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Club, and into Puchong before ending at Putra Heights. It will have 13 new stations.
There will be seven stations with park and ride facilities, six of which will be developed as multi-storey car park complexes.
The Kelana Jaya LRT extension starts from the Kelana Jaya station, passing through Subang Jaya and USJ, before ending at Putra Heights. It covers 17km with 13 stations. The line will also have five stations with park and ride facilities. The stations will be equipped with lifts, escalators, public telephones, surau, and toilets. It will also be disabled friendly with facilities for ramps, lifts, low ticket counters and special toilets.
The proposed extension and alignment of the two LRT lines will be displayed at various locations, as well as the facilities provided at the stations for three months starting today until Dec 14. Members of the public are invited to give their feedback on the proposed lines at the locations.
The 35km of lines, which are estimated to cost about RM7bil, will be elevated and are expected to be ready by 2012.
The public is invited to view the proposal and give feedback, you can check the details here.
