KUANTAN: The sinkhole which appeared on a section of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) near Bentong yesterday was believed to be caused by the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) works in the vicinity.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said investigations revealed ECRL's underground tunnel boring works were carried out in the area.
"Initial investigations found there were ECRL underground tunnel construction works across the highway in the respective location. I have instructed the departments and agencies involved to provide me regular updates on the incident," he said in a Twitter posting.
Nanta said the incident which occured at 8.34pm did not involve any untoward incidents and no casualties were reported.
Last night, a sinkhole appeared at KM66.1 of the KLK near the Bentong toll plaza forcing the dual-carrigeway to be closed to all vehicles.
The stretch was closed after a sinkhole measuring 10m long and 7m deep was formed after the road caved in and repair works were immediately carried out.
Meanwhile, Bentong member of parliament Young Syefura Othman wrote on Facebook today that repair works at the site was ongoing and if the stretch is durable and safe to use, it could be opened to motorists later today.