LTU Section 5A: Raub Bypass Opens On Friday

Photo: Bernama. The Section 5A: Raub Bypass of the Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU) Expressway opened last night, Friday, at 12:01. The East Coast Expressway (LPT) to Kuala Lipis will take only 30 minutes to travel after this section opens, cutting down on the amount of time needed to pass through the towns of Bentong and Raub. The section's travel distance is 45.3 km.

When compared to using the current route, which goes through the Bentong and Raub, it can save two hours of travel time. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated, "We expect to reduce the risk of road accidents as well because the road junction that will be opened will be equipped with traffic lights."

“Additionally, this route is also expected to save the overall cost of travel, in addition to reducing traffic congestion on the existing Jalan Persekutuan, especially during peak hours, festive seasons and school holidays.” he added.
Photo: Bernama.
Section 5A: Raub Bypass is 9.6 km long overall. The entire length of the route that has been opened so far is 7 km, with the remaining 2.6 km expected to be completed in June of this year.
The LTU, formerly known as the Central Spine Road, connects Kuala Krai, Kelantan, to the LPT intersection and is 299.4 kilometers long and costs RM7.7 billion to build.

"The LTU is being implemented in stages involving five packages according to construction priorities based on areas that are prone to accidents and traffic congestion," Nanta said.