1st Anniversary of SMART Motorway Operation

14th May 2008 marks the 1st Anniversary of operation of the SMART Motorway, the world’s first dual-purpose tunnel. The management and staff of SMART wishes to express our appreciation and gratitude to all users and authorities for their continuing support and patience through the last 12 months.

It is our commitment to ensure the upkeep of the tunnel for a smooth, comfortable and safe journey for all users.

THANK YOU.

SMART is an acronym for Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel, a project under the Federal Government initiated to alleviate the flooding problem in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. The project is implemented through a joint venture pact between MMC Corp Berhad and Gamuda Berhad with the Department of Irrigation And Drainage Malaysia and the Malaysian Highway Authority as the executing government agencies.

Studies had indicated that the critical stretch of Sungai Klang between Sg Klang /Sg Ampang confluence and Sg Gombak/ Sg Klang confluence to be flood prone areas and the fact that the river is further constrained by the Jalan Tun Perak Bridge (near Masjid Jamek) which is low, has resulted in the surrounding areas to experience flash floods....Read More.