Steady progress on Air Itam bypass construction
Construction of the Air Itam bypass highway is progressing well, with several key milestones achieved. A recent site visit by YB Wong Hon Wai revealed that the piling work for the section between Lebuhraya Thean Teik and Farlim Market has been fully completed. Additionally, reinforced concrete piling for the monsoon drain cover slab in this section is now done, allowing contractors to move on to building the slab over the monsoon drain.
Currently, a stretch of Lebuhraya Thean Teik in front of Pizza Hut and KFC has been reduced to one lane in each direction to make space for heavy machinery. Traffic controllers are on-site to manage the flow of vehicles. Efforts are underway to complete the monsoon drain slab and related work before Chinese New Year 2025, with plans to restore two lanes in both directions by then.
Meanwhile, work near the Farlim Market continues, with the beam connecting two major sections expected to be launched this week. Several other beams in this area have already been installed, marking steady progress toward the completion of this stretch.
Once finished, the bypass is expected to greatly improve traffic flow in the Air Itam area, providing residents with a smoother and more efficient route.
