Construction & Upgrading Works news in Gunung Jasar

1. Expert calls for regular checks on risky highway slopes

   2 days ago Harian Metro Kilometer (KM) 263.6 Lebuhraya Utara Selatan arah selatan dari Terowong Menora ke Ipoh, Perak 38.7 km

   A tropical geotechnical expert has called for regular and more frequent inspections of risky slopes along hilly highways to reduce the risk of landslides. He was commenting on a slope collapse at KM 263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound from the Menora Tunnel to Ipoh, which blocked the left lane and caused a 15-kilometre traffic jam. All lanes have since reopened.

2. Slope collapse at KM263.6 of NSE southbound near Ipoh causes 15km jam

   3 days ago The Sun KM263.6, North-South Expressway, Ipoh, Perak 27.6 km

   A slope collapse at KM263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound, from the Menora Tunnel towards Ipoh, blocked the left lane and caused a 15-kilometre traffic jam on Friday evening. The Malaysian Highway Authority said cleanup works are ongoing amid rain and advised motorists to drive carefully.