SHAH ALAM: Construction work on the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) is due for full completion on Feb 28, 2024, said Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.
He said as of June 30, up to 33.12 per cent of the project – which stretches 37.8 kilometres, connecting residents in the Western Corridor of the Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur – has been completed.
He added that the LRT3 will benefit more than two million people in these areas and handle about 67,000 commuters every day, before the Greater Klang Valley urban rail system is completed.
"Besides reducing traffic congestion, especially along the Kuala Lumpur-Klang Federal Highway, the LRT3, which integrates with the Kelana Jaya LRT line at the Glenmarie Station, will also act as a catalyst for economic growth," he said.
Tajuddin said the LRT3 project uses 'U-trough girder' blocks, which is a construction component pre-built at a facility in Bandar Saujana Putra.
He added that this construction method was chosen as it is more cost-efficient, allows for faster work completion, and brings about a pleasing visual impact. – BERNAMA