Johor has introduced plans for its first wildlife crossing positioned alongside the principle highway connecting Kahang and Mersing. As reported by The Star, state well being and setting committee chairman Ling Tian Quickly stated the viaduct might be alongside Federal Route FT50, an space that has seen a number of accidents involving wildlife.
“The realm, also referred to as the Central Forest Backbone (CFS), is surrounded by forest and serves because the boundary between the Labis and Mersing reserve forests and Kota Tinggi. As such, wildlife typically crosses this highway to maneuver between the 2 forest areas,” he stated in a Fb publish.
“Beforehand, video recordings of animals such because the Malayan tiger, elephants, Malayan tapirs, leopards and others crossing the realm went viral. The development of this devoted crossing is critical to make sure the security of each highway customers and wildlife,” he added.
The upgraded highway would stretch 1.275 km and features a 200-metre viaduct bridge measuring eight metres excessive. Particular vegetation might be planted beneath the viaduct to draw and information wildlife to make use of the construction. The undertaking is anticipated to be accomplished by February 2028 at a value of RM66 million, with the quantity protecting preliminary research, land, geology, design, relocation of infrastructure, short-term highway building and the viaduct itself.
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