Penchala tunnel, Western Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal Scheme (SPRINT), Malaysia   Feature Highlights: Tunnelling instead of open cut was called for to minimise impact on the environment and landscape. Extensive use of pre-cast elements and staggered construction maximised quality and minimised disruption and inconvenience.

Overview Fact Sheet

The Penchala tunnel is the widest twin-bored tunnel on an urban Malaysian highway and its environmentally friendly approach has set new standards for highway construction in urban developments.

A landmark infrastructure, the Penchala Link was designed as the final phase of the Western Kuala Lumpur Dispersal Scheme.

Its special feature is in its Moorish designed twin-bored tunnel, an unusual element in highway design in Malaysia.

Built with objectives to facilitate higher traffic capacity and shorter travelling time, the Penchala Link was also built to serve as a catalyst for developments in the western growth corridor of Kuala Lumpur.

The challenge was in implementing an environmentally friendly approach in construction as the alignment traversed highly populated townships surrounding hilly terrains.

Innovative solution in design and construction was needed to ensure social and environmental sensitivities were not compromised.

• 5.5km from LDP at Bukit Lanjan - Penchala - Mont Kiara.
• 3 interchanges at Kg. Sg. Penchala, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail and Mont Kiara.
• FIRST in Malaysia to feature a 710m twin tunnel, the widest in Malaysia.
• Provides a faster and direct link for Sungei Buloh - Damansara corridor to Mont Kiara/ Duta.
• Catalyst for economic growth especially in the Western part of Kuala Lumpur.