00:00Temporary measures have been implemented to address land subsidence along Jalan Batu Kawan P149 in Penang.
00:10State Infrastructure and Transport Committee Chairman Zairil Kirjohari said the Penang Development Corporation
00:18has applied a premix patch to raise the road surface and installed warning signs to alert motorists of the uneven road to prevent accidents.
00:27The subsidence was reported on Thursday at the junction between the existing road and a newly constructed bridge following public complaints.
00:36Zairil said the root cause of the issue is still under investigation.
00:40PDC and the contractor are expected to carry out excavation works to identify the underlying cause before implementing permanent repairs,
00:49which may include the use of basal reinforcement with geotextile materials.
00:53Zairil said additional steps will also be taken to strengthen the road structure and prevent future subsidence.
01:00All repair costs will be fully borne by the contractor as the works fall within the defects liability period.
01:07Images of the affected area went viral on Thursday, showing fire and rescue department personnel cordoning off the damaged section of the road.
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