Maju Expressway
Expressway 20 | |
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Maju Expressway (Kuala Lumpur–Putrajaya Expressway) (KL–KLIA Dedicated Expressway) மஜூ விரைவுச்சாலை | |
Route information | |
Maintained by Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd | |
Length | 26 km (16 mi) |
Existed | 2004–present |
History | Completed on 5 December 2007 |
Major junctions | |
North end | |
South end | Cyberjaya Putrajaya Interchange |
Location | |
Country | Malaysia |
Primary destinations | Kuala Lumpur Salak South Sri Petaling Bukit Jalil Putrajaya Cyberjaya |
Highway system | |
The Maju Expressway (MEX) (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur–Putrajaya Expressway (KLPE) and KL–KLIA Dedicated Expressway) Maju Expressway (
The Kilometre Zero is located at Kampung Pandan Interchange, Kuala Lumpur, just outside the Tun Razak Exchange.
History
Construction of Maju Expressway started on 6 December 2004 and completed on 5 December 2007. It was open to motorists on 13 December 2007. This expressway provided fast and convenient connectivity between Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and Putrajaya – the new Malaysian Government Administrative Centre, Cyberjaya – the core of the
MEX is operated by Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd (MESB), the concessionaire that has been awarded a 33-year concession to operate the dual carriageway.[1]
Extending 26 km in its first phase, MEX is designated as the Protocol Expressway that links Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, KLIA and LCCT with Kuala Lumpur. MEX reduce traveling time between Putrajaya to Kuala Lumpur from about 60 minutes to 30 minutes, or half the previous travelling time with five interchanges: Kampung Pandan, Salak South, Kuchai Lama, Bukit Jalil and Putrajaya Utama (Putrajaya Main).[1]
Seri Kembangan interchange (Exit 2004A) began operations at 13 January 2016, providing access from MEX to
Maju Expressway was planned to extend to KLIA by Dec 2019 and the route will be 18 km-long, three-lane dual carriageway and commence at Putrajaya Main Interchange.[3]
Controversial issues
Noise and cracks at Sri Petaling
The development stage of the Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway created a controversy due to the effects of the construction to the houses of the residents in Sri Petaling.[4] There were several cracks reported to some houses, fueling protests among the Sri Petaling residents against the construction of the expressway.
According to the residents, the expressway was reported to be built too near to residential houses, which was claimed by Sri Petaling residents as violating the expressway construction standards.[4] The expressway which was built too near to the residential areas (only 2 m from residential houses) also causes concerns about noise pollution as well as safety issues that would be caused by the expressway.[5]
Despite of the complaints and protests by the residents, the Malaysian Minister of Works, Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu insisted that sound barriers would be installed along the Sri Petaling section and the Sri Petaling flyover would be made higher to reduce noise pollution.
Last-minute motorcycle ban on the expressway
On
Several weeks before the official ban, there were some reported cases of motorcyclists being chased away from the expressway by the concessionaire staff. The last-minute ban fueled anger among motorcyclists especially in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya and viewed as a discrimination against Malaysian motorcyclists. Even with motorcycle ban, there are less driver travelling on this expressway.
On
Features
- The expressway provides Traffic Control and Surveillance System (TCSS) that comprises vehicle detectors and closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras.[8]
- Emergency telephones and Variable Message Signs (VMS)[8]
- MEX Ronda patrol ready to aid drivers who require assistance on the expressway.[8]
- Entire Expressway is fully lit at night which contributes to driving comfort and safety.[8]
- 90 km/h speed limit[9]
- Many flyovers along the expressways including Tun Razak, Salak South and Sri Petaling–Bukit Jalil.
- Long straight sections between Bukit Jalil and Seri Kembangan.
- Views of Kuala Lumpur skyline from Salak South.
Tolls
The Maju Expressway uses opened toll systems.
Electronic Toll Collections
As part of an initiative to facilitate faster transaction at the Salak South, Seri Kembangan and Putrajaya Toll Plaza, all toll transactions at three toll plazas on the Maju Expressway have been conducted electronically via Touch 'n Go cards or SmartTAGs since 13 January 2016.[10]
Toll fares
Class | Types of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
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Salak Selatan | Seri Kembangan | Putrajaya | ||
0 | Motorcycles (Vehicles with two axles and two wheels) |
Free | ||
1 | Private Cars (Vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels (excluding taxis and buses)) |
2.00 | 2.20 | 3.50 |
2 | Vans and other small goods vehicles (Vehicles with two axles and five or six wheels (excluding buses)) |
4.00 | 4.40 | 7.00 |
3 | Large Trucks (Vehicles with three or more axles (excluding buses)) |
6.00 | 6.60 | 10.50 |
4 | Taxis | 1.00 | 1.10 | 1.80 |
5 | Buses | 1.50 | 2.20 | 2.50 |
Interchanges
This article contains a bulleted list or table of intersections which should be presented in a properly formatted junction table.(November 2021) |
Km | Exit | Interchange | To | Remarks | |
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Maju Expressway 0 |
2001 | Kampung Pandan Interchange |
Jalan Tun Razak Cheras Jalan Chan Sow Lin |
Multi Level Stacked Interchange Entry & Exit ramps at Jalan Tun Razak and Kampung Pandan Roundabout view map | |
Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 1 DBKL border limit | |||||
Maju Expressway Maju Expressway (Kuala Lumpur–Putrajaya Expressway) ( SmartTAG ETC only)Start/End of expressway Maju Expressway border limit | |||||
Maju Expressway 1 |
Tun Razak Flyover | ||||
Tun Razak Flyover | Start/End of flyover | ||||
Sungai Kerayong bridge | |||||
Start/End of six-lane carriageway | |||||
Salak South toll plaza | North bound | ||||
Salak South toll plaza SmartTAG ) only)
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Salak South Flyover | Start/End of flyover | ||||
Salak South Flyover | Entry ramps at East–West Link Expressway East–West Link Expressway (to Putrajaya only) view map | ||||
Salak South Flyover | Start/End of separated flyover | ||||
Salak South Flyover Sungai Kerayong bridge |
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2003 | Kuchai Lama Interchange |
East–West Link Expressway Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway North New Pantai Expressway Kuchai Lama New Pantai Expressway Petaling Jaya East–West Link Expressway Cheras |
Interchange Entry & Exit ramps at Jalan Kuchai Lama (to Putrajaya only) view map | ||
Salak South Flyover | Start/End of separated flyover | ||||
Salak South Flyover | Start/End of flyover | ||||
Maju Expressway -- |
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Sri Petaling–Bukit Jalil Flyover | Start/End of flyover | ||||
2004 | Bukit Jalil Interchange |
Interchange Entry & Exit ramps at Shah Alam Expressway Shah Alam Expressway view map | |||
Sri Petaling–Bukit Jalil Flyover | |||||
Sri Petaling–Bukit Jalil Flyover | Start/End of flyover | ||||
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur | |||||
FT Kuala Lumpur–Selangor border | |||||
Selangor Darul Ehsan Petaling district border | |||||
Maju Expressway -- |
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Maju Expressway -- |
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2004A | Seri Kembangan Interchange | Trumpet interchange with toll plaza (Seri Kembangan Toll Plaza: from/to Kuala Lumpur only. Accepts SmartTAG ETC only.)
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Seri Kembangan viaduct | |||||
Seri Kembangan Rest and Service Area | South bound | ||||
Seri Kembangan Rest and Service Area | North bound | ||||
Petaling–Sepang district border | |||||
SKVE viaduct | |||||
Maju Expressway -- |
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Putrajaya–Cyberjaya viaduct | |||||
Maju Expressway -- |
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Maju Expressway Maju Expressway (Kuala Lumpur–Putrajaya Expressway) ( SmartTAG ETC only)Maju Expressway border limit | |||||
Maju Expressway -- |
2005 | Putrajaya Interchange | Putrajaya Link West North–South Expressway Central Link AH2 North–South Expressway Central Link Shah Alam Putra Heights Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) North–South Expressway Northern Route AH2 Ipoh North–South Expressway Southern Route AH2 Johor Bahru East Putrajaya Cyberjaya Dengkil Salak Tinggi Nilai |
Trumpet interchange Entry & Exit ramps from Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, KLIA (via North–South Expressway Central Link AH2 North–South Expressway Central Link) view map | |
Maju Expressway Maju Expressway (Putrajaya–KLIA Expressway) Under construction | |||||
Putrajaya toll plaza | Maju Expressway operation office |
South bound | |||
Putrajaya North toll plaza SmartTAG ) only)
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2006 | Cyberjaya Interchange | Cyberjaya | Under Planning | ||
2007 | Dengkil Interchange | FT 31 Dengkil FT 31 Banting |
Under Planning | ||
Maju Expressway Maju Expressway (Putrajaya–KLIA Expressway) Under construction | |||||
2008 | KLIA Expressway Interchange | Under construction Southbound only |
References
- ^ a b c d "About Mex - Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd". www.mex.com.my.
- ^ "MEX Seri Kembangan interchange now operational". 14 January 2016.
- ^ "MEX II - Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd". www.mex.com.my.
- ^ 1 February 2008
- 2 February 2008.
- 1 February 2008.
- ^ Penunggang motosikal boleh guna lebuh raya Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya - Utusan Malaysia, 6 June 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Services - Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd". www.mex.com.my.
- ^ "Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd - MEX". www.mex.com.my.
- ^ "10 Klang Valley toll plazas to go cash-free next week - Metro News - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
- ^ "Toll Rates - Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd". www.mex.com.my.