Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor said RM10mil will be spent this year to repair and improve the traffic system at Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2).
"We will resurface MRR2 if necessary to make the road safe for motorists," he said after visiting three locations; MRR2 towards Kepong, Batu Caves flyover and the road to Karak highway at Gombak today.
He said the Cabinet meeting on Jan 19 had agreed that the ministry took full responsibility for repairing MRR2 since last month to avoid duplication with other agencies.
Repair of the 45km stretch was previously divided between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Public Works Department (PWD).
"Duplication of responsibility had confused the people who ended up being pushed from PWD to DBKL and back," he said.
MRR2 and federal highway between Kuala Lumpur to Subang would be involved in a pilot project using LED lights that could save electricity up to 55 percent.
"The LED lights to be installed next month are brighter and if proven successful will be put up at other roads."
Shaziman said MRR2 was chosen as it is the most popular road nationwide with traffic of 200,000 vehicles daily.
