Gua musang: The D29 route at kilometer 11.95 on the Gua Musang-Jelawang stretch has been fully closed to all vehicles due to a road collapse. The Gua Musang Public Works Department (JKR) announced today that this closure, initiated yesterday, will remain in effect until further notice.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, JKR has advised motorists to use alternative routes, including the FT08 Jalan Gua Musang - Kota Bharu road, FT66 Jalan Kampung Sungai Sam - Jeli road, and FT2743 access road to Sungai Asap-Bertam-Meranto. The department emphasized the importance of the public's cooperation in following these detours to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety.
Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo confirmed the incident when contacted. He assured the public that efforts are underway to address the situation, although the timeline for reopening the affected portion of the road remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani provided an update, stating that the route is now open with a single lane designated for light vehicles only. "Construction of the temporary road began last night and it is already accessible today," he said, highlighting the swift response to establish a provisional solution for affected commuters.