MBSJ: New Flyover to Ease Traffic in Subang, Sunway and USJ
SUBANG JAYA, Nov 10: The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has defended its decision to construct a new flyover linking Persiaran Lagoon Selatan to the Subang–Kelana Link, saying it is part of a strategic plan to reduce chronic traffic congestion across Subang Jaya, Sunway, and USJ.
The statement comes following protests by SS14 residents, who claimed the project was approved without proper consultation.
In response, MBSJ clarified that the project had undergone two community engagement sessions held on May 19, 2023, and October 13, 2023, at Padang Assam, SS14, as well as a town hall session on Nov 22, 2024,, at MBSJ headquarters, which involved multiple technical agencies.
“MBSJ has taken into account residents’ feedback and input from all relevant agencies to ensure the project achieves comprehensive, effective and optimal traffic dispersal,” the council said.
According to MBSJ, the flyover project was subject to a Traffic Impact Assessment and Road Safety Audit and had received endorsements from the Petaling District Public Works Department, New Pantai Expressway, and the Royal Malaysia Police.
“The design complies with all technical requirements under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) and is implemented entirely on government land,” the statement added.
MBSJ also addressed claims that the project lacked a development order, clarifying that it had received planning permission approval via the One-Stop Centre (OSC) committee. The OSC reviews and processes all development-related applications, including planning and building plans, to ensure compliance with local planning policies and environmental standards.
As the project does not require any land acquisition and involves only local authority land, MBSJ said there was no need for social or environmental impact assessments.
The council further dismissed allegations that residents’ appeals were ignored, noting that all feedback and design adjustments were presented and discussed at the OSC meeting.
The meeting included representatives from numerous agencies, such as the Selangor Town and Country Planning Department, Petaling District and Land Office, Air Selangor, TNB, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, Department of Environment, Indah Water Konsortium, Selangor Water Management Authority, Petaling District Irrigation and Drainage Department, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, and Selangor Minerals and Geosciences Department.
MBSJ reiterated that the flyover project aims to improve connectivity and ease congestion for tens of thousands of commuters daily, ensuring long-term benefits for the wider Subang Jaya community.