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WISE to ease PLUS Expressway congestion by 40%, says Nanta

Published on 30 Oct 2024 6:28:50 PM

The West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) project, from Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar in Perak, is expected to reduce traffic congestion along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) by up to 40%, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

At the WISE Expressway Project Concession Agreement Document submission ceremony on Wednesday (Oct 30), the Works Minister shared that the RM6.2bil project is expected to be completed within four years, by 2028.

He added that the WISE alignment will provide an alternative route for Menora Tunnel users, who often face congestion due to the high volume of heavy vehicles.

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