A LANDSLIDE that resulted in cracks along the (Westbound) East Coast Expressway (LPT1) from KM118.2 to KM117.8 is believed to be due to an embankment slope that collapsed where flood mitigation work was ongoing.

Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said he had directed the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) and those involved in the mitigation work to carry out the repairs at the location immediately.

“I have contacted LLM director-general Sazali Harun and requested a full report to be prepared and presented immediately, and to monitor the area to ensure there would not be a similar mishap in the future,” he said in a Facebook posting today.

He said a contingency plan will be carried out at the site of the landslide, and the location would be monitored continuously to ensure the safety of road users. 

Nanta also advised road users to avoid or postpone their travels using the route or use alternative roads temporarily to reach their respective destinations so as to prevent any untoward incidents.

Earlier today, the concession holder of the LPT1, ANIH Berhad confirmed a landslip had resulted in road cracks at KM118.2 to KM117.8.

Accordingly, ANIH Berhad closed the emergency and left lanes of the route and activated a contra route from KM116.5 to KM119.4. – Bernama, September 10, 2023.