Nearly 100,000 vehicles were recorded entering the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) in the first 24 hours after it opened to the public, which was at noon on 16 September.
Concessionaire Prolintas said motorists had been queuing as early as 11.30am at every SUKE entrance, eager to be among the first to sample SUKE’s 16.6km Phase 1, which is from the Cheras-Kajang junction near Plaza Phoenix to Bukit Antarabangsa. No charge for one month.
“Most of the early birds are locals from the neighborhood who are taking the opportunity of the Malaysia Day public holiday to enjoy a ride on the newest elevated highway in the Klang Valley. We thank all SUKE Highway users for your support and feedback,” said Prolintas Group CEO Datuk Mohammad Azlan Abdullah.
The SUKE operator knows that people stop in the emergency lane to look at the sights and reminds the user to refrain from doing so.
“We absolutely prohibit users from stopping their vehicles on the side of the road without urgent reasons because it is very dangerous to do so not only for themselves but also for other road users. Safety aspects have always been a priority at Prolintas. We are very pleased with the response from users. However, we hope that everyone can take highway safety seriously to avoid unwanted accidents,” Mohd Azlan added.
The first incident involving SUKE tourists has already happened – hopefully there will be no more. Incidentally, Prolintas will not “lose” its commanding view and will build an R&R facility near the Tasik Tambahan interchange in the future. The hillside rest area will have food and beverage outlets to go along with the panoramic view of the KL skyline.
SUKE – which is projected to ease traffic on MRR2 by 30%, Jalan Ampang by 36% and Jalan Loke Yew by 12% during peak hours – is not just scenic; it’s also an impressive feat of engineering – details and our experience here.
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