Pahang to Improve Dangerous Road Curves and Accident Blackspots

Pahang is initiating a comprehensive review of accident-prone road sections and dangerous curves to improve safety for all users. The state's Public Works, Transport, and Health Committee chairman, Datuk Ir. Razali Kassim, stated that each accident site will be thoroughly investigated to identify the root cause before any road improvements are decided.

"We need to look at the accident factors, whether it's because the road or the curve is dangerous, or due to driver negligence," Razali explained. "If a curve is identified as related to road design, the relevant department will conduct an investigation and assessment first."

“

We need to look at the accident factors, whether it's because the road or the curve is dangerous, or due to driver negligence. If a curve is identified as related to road design, the relevant department will conduct an investigation and assessment first.

This assessment is crucial, especially following a recent fatal accident on the Bera-Temerloh route involving a tanker and a Perodua Bezza. Razali indicated that the authorities would examine the accident report and contributing factors, including dashcam footage showing speed, rain, and the curve, to determine if road modifications are necessary. He emphasized that even sharp-looking curves require a full evaluation, as accidents don't occur constantly at every sharp bend.

In related infrastructure news, the widening project for the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) began in March and is projected for completion in 2030, with an estimated cost of RM2.1 billion. This 45.3-kilometer project, stretching from the Gombak Toll Plaza to the Mempaga Interchange in Bentong, aims to significantly increase the capacity of the main route connecting the Klang Valley to the East Coast. The KLK currently handles over 135,000 vehicles daily, a substantial increase from about 41,000 in 1997. The project includes widening sections from three to four lanes and upgrading the route after Genting Sempah to Bentong, along with constructing a new 999-meter tunnel at Genting Sempah.

“

From the dashcam footage, we see several factors like the lorry driven fast, rainy conditions and the curve, but we need to look at the overall situation when the accident occurred.