Shah Alam-Batu Arang Highway
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Shah Alam-Batu Arang Highway or Puncak Alam Highway or also known as Jalan Batu Arang (Selangor state route ) is a major highway in Selangor
, Malaysia. This road was originally built by a subsidiary of Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd to cater for the needs of a better access to the new township Puncak Alam
and was finally handed over to the Selangor State. It runs for 16.6 kilometers into the North-Western direction from Jalan Subang-Batu Tiga
(also known as Jalan Sungai Buloh - Guthrie Corridor Expressway
interchange) (Federal Route ) towards Jalan Meru Tambahan.
The mid section of this stretch at the 8th kilometre connects to Jalan Paip which allows a shorter route to the town of Meru
and Klang
. The opposite end of this mid section intersection would reveal an access road leading to the entrance of the Subang Lake Dam, a major water catchment/reservoir for Subang and the surrounding vicinity. This particular access road is also the location of a high profile case involving the murder of a Mongolian model Altantuya Shariibuu.
Starting as a common two-way traffic trunk road, its condition had since been improved with the addition of more lighting, overtaking lanes and extra road shoulders to cater for slower traffic and motorcyclists. Travellers will find that this particular road cuts through terrain that pass over undulating hill crests and green areas that was once formerly a forest reserve of Bukit Cherakah. Previously, drivers could see warning sign erected cautioning traffic of crossing tapirs (tenuk) that once lived in the forest areas. Similar precaution should also be exercised to give way to macaques (monkeys) that commonly scavenge along, and cross this particular road. Road accidents involving these precious wildlife had previously been reported, despite precautionary measures and relocation activities by the authorities.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic volume or bumper to bumper congestion heading towards Guthrie Corridor Expressway from 6.00 a.m. up to 9.00 a.m on workdays, and similar traffic pattern towards Puncak Alam beginning from 4.30 p.m up to 8.00 p.m. The traffic flow would be adversely affected by a mere drizzle of the rain, vehicle breakdown, or any type of traffic accident.
, virtually cutting the lake into two sections by the road landfill. This scenic spot is frequently visited by anglers due to its easy accessibility.
The green areas leading to and around the Subang Lake Dam, and also other roadside tracks along this highway also appears to be a popular trekking and mountain biking spot.
Selangor
Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
, Malaysia. This road was originally built by a subsidiary of Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd to cater for the needs of a better access to the new township Puncak Alam
Puncak Alam
Puncak Alam is a main township in Kuala Selangor district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located approximately 20 kilometers in the Northwest direction from Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor...
and was finally handed over to the Selangor State. It runs for 16.6 kilometers into the North-Western direction from Jalan Subang-Batu Tiga
Jalan Subang-Batu Tiga
Jalan Subang-Batu Tiga or Persiaran Jubli Perak, and Jalan Subang, ' is a major highway in Klang Valley region, Selangor, Malaysia-Main route:...
(also known as Jalan Sungai Buloh - Guthrie Corridor Expressway
Guthrie Corridor Expressway
Guthrie Corridor Expressway, GCE, is an expressway in Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It connects Shah Alam to Rawang. It is owned by Prolintas with it subsidiaries Prolintas Expressway Sdn Bhd...
interchange) (Federal Route ) towards Jalan Meru Tambahan.
The mid section of this stretch at the 8th kilometre connects to Jalan Paip which allows a shorter route to the town of Meru
Meru, Malaysia
- Overview :Meru is home to Top Glove which is the nations largest producer of latex gloves. Numerous small-medium industrial complex are located in Meru which is less than 10 km from the heart of Klang....
and Klang
Klang
Klang , formerly known as Kelang, is the royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang...
. The opposite end of this mid section intersection would reveal an access road leading to the entrance of the Subang Lake Dam, a major water catchment/reservoir for Subang and the surrounding vicinity. This particular access road is also the location of a high profile case involving the murder of a Mongolian model Altantuya Shariibuu.
Starting as a common two-way traffic trunk road, its condition had since been improved with the addition of more lighting, overtaking lanes and extra road shoulders to cater for slower traffic and motorcyclists. Travellers will find that this particular road cuts through terrain that pass over undulating hill crests and green areas that was once formerly a forest reserve of Bukit Cherakah. Previously, drivers could see warning sign erected cautioning traffic of crossing tapirs (tenuk) that once lived in the forest areas. Similar precaution should also be exercised to give way to macaques (monkeys) that commonly scavenge along, and cross this particular road. Road accidents involving these precious wildlife had previously been reported, despite precautionary measures and relocation activities by the authorities.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic volume or bumper to bumper congestion heading towards Guthrie Corridor Expressway from 6.00 a.m. up to 9.00 a.m on workdays, and similar traffic pattern towards Puncak Alam beginning from 4.30 p.m up to 8.00 p.m. The traffic flow would be adversely affected by a mere drizzle of the rain, vehicle breakdown, or any type of traffic accident.
Unique features / Place of Interest
One particular stretch of this road cuts across a lake within the vicinity of Puncak PerdanaPuncak Perdana
Puncak Perdana is a main township in Petaling district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor....
, virtually cutting the lake into two sections by the road landfill. This scenic spot is frequently visited by anglers due to its easy accessibility.
The green areas leading to and around the Subang Lake Dam, and also other roadside tracks along this highway also appears to be a popular trekking and mountain biking spot.
List of junctions
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SUBANG-BUKIT JELUTONG | JALAN SUBANG-BATU TIGA Jalan Subang-Batu Tiga Jalan Subang-Batu Tiga or Persiaran Jubli Perak, and Jalan Subang, ' is a major highway in Klang Valley region, Selangor, Malaysia-Main route:... NORTH Subang Kampung Melayu Subang GUTHRIE CORRIDOR EXPRESSWAY Guthrie Corridor Expressway Guthrie Corridor Expressway, GCE, is an expressway in Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It connects Shah Alam to Rawang. It is owned by Prolintas with it subsidiaries Prolintas Expressway Sdn Bhd... Rawang Ipoh SOUTH Bukit Jelutong GUTHRIE CORRIDOR EXPRESSWAY Guthrie Corridor Expressway Guthrie Corridor Expressway, GCE, is an expressway in Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It connects Shah Alam to Rawang. It is owned by Prolintas with it subsidiaries Prolintas Expressway Sdn Bhd... Batu Tiga Shah Alam Klang Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Johor Bahru |
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| SHAH ALAM-BATU ARANG HIGHWAY Start/End of highway |
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| Bridge | |||||
| GCE | NORTH GUTHRIE CORRIDOR EXPRESSWAY Guthrie Corridor Expressway Guthrie Corridor Expressway, GCE, is an expressway in Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It connects Shah Alam to Rawang. It is owned by Prolintas with it subsidiaries Prolintas Expressway Sdn Bhd... Rawang Ipoh |
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| Sunway Kayangan | Sunway Kayangan | T-junctions | |||
| PUNCAK PERDANA Puncak Perdana Puncak Perdana is a main township in Petaling district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor.... |
Puncak Perdana Puncak Perdana Puncak Perdana is a main township in Petaling district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor.... Sunway Alam Suria Bandar Nusa Rhu UiTM Puncak Perdana campus |
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| PUNCAK PERDANA Puncak Perdana Puncak Perdana is a main township in Petaling district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor.... |
Puncak Perdana Puncak Perdana Puncak Perdana is a main township in Petaling district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor.... UiTM Puncak Perdana campus |
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| Bukit Cherakah forest reserve | |||||
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Jalan Paip | SOUTHWEST JALAN PAIP Meru Klang |
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| Subang Lake Dam (Empangan Tasik Subang) |
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| Bukit Cherakah forest reserve | |||||
| Petaling-Klang district border |
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| Saujana Utama | Saujana Utama | T-junctions | |||
| UiTM Puncak Alam campus | UiTM Puncak Alam campus | T-junctions | |||
| SHAH ALAM-BATU ARANG HIGHWAY Start/End of highway |
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| PUNCAK ALAM Puncak Alam Puncak Alam is a main township in Kuala Selangor district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located approximately 20 kilometers in the Northwest direction from Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor... |
JALAN MERU Jalan Meru Jalan Meru is a major road in Selangor, Malaysia.-List of Interchange/Junctions:... NORTH Kuala Selangor Batu Arang SOUTH Meru Klang |
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