Temporary road closure for Air Itam bypass project

Motorists in Farlim, Air Itam, will need to plan alternate routes as a section of Lebuhraya Thean Teik will be temporarily closed from 9pm to 5am on April 22 and 23. This closure, affecting the stretch between Desa Intan and Tanjung Court, is necessary to facilitate construction efforts for the Package Two bypass, which aims to connect Air Itam to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway.

To circumvent the closure, drivers heading from Batu Lanchang to Paya Terubong can use Lengkok Angsana, then Jalan Angsana, rejoining Lebuhraya Thean Teik further along the route.

Conversely, travelers moving from Paya Terubong to Batu Lanchang are recommended to take Jalan Thean Teik to Lintang Thean Teik, exiting back onto Lebuhraya Thean Teik.

The community is strongly advised to heed road safety signs and barriers closely to prevent accidents and ensure smooth traffic flow. As reported in March, the bypass project is halfway to completion and on track to be fully operational by next year. This infrastructure development, which is one of the four packages under the major road and tunnel projects.