KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry today confirmed that there are no structural cracks in the crosshead of the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE) interchange on Jalan Cheras.

In a brief statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the ministry informed that an inspection conducted at 11.30 pm yesterday revealed only construction joint lines, remnants from previous concrete work.

‘The consulting firm has also verified that the highway portal structure remains intact and safe. A comprehensive safety inspection report will be prepared and submitted to LLM (Malaysian Highway Authority),’ the post read.

The ministry said the inspection was conducted jointly by LLM, the SPE concessionaire and consulting firm EDP. Images taken during the inspection were also shared on the social media platform.

Yesterday, a user on X raised concerns about potential cracks in the bridge, citing two images allegedly taken in April and this month.

This prompted a swift response from the Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi,
who instructed LLM and the SPE concessionaire to conduct an immediate on-site inspection and assessment, prioritising the safety of all stakeholders, particularly road users.

SPE, with a three-lane dual carriageway and seven interchanges, has been fully operational since Nov 3 last year.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency