DAP man calls for review on recently-installed traffic poles at Jln Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce
Democratic Action Party (DAP) man Michael Kong is calling for a review of the recently-installed traffic safety poles at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here.
In a statement yesterday, the special assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the five flexible poles were ‘abruptly’ installed in the middle of the road, at a traffic intersection near commercial premises.
This, he said, has raised serious concerns regarding road safety.
“While safety measures are crucial, it is equally important for the relevant authorities to conduct a comprehensive and well-thought-out planning process before implementing changes to road infrastructure.
“Hasty decisions, as witnessed in this instance, can lead to unintended consequences and compromise the safety of road users,” said Kong, citing a recent incident where a road user sustained injuries due to the installation of the poles.
The incident, he added, underscored the urgency of revisiting and revising the decision to install these poles.
“The placement of these flexible traffic poles in the middle of the road can pose a
The placement of these flexible traffic poles in the middle of the road can pose a significant hazard, especially for motorcyclists who may not anticipate such obstacles on a straight road.
Michael Kong
significant hazard, especially for motorcyclists who may not anticipate such obstacles on a straight road.
“I strongly urge the authorities to go back to the drawing board, ensuring that any road safety measures are implemented through a thoroughly considered plan that prioritises the wellbeing of all road users.
The community relies on the authorities to create safe and efficient traffic management systems, to which such systems must be developed with the highest regard for public safety, Kong asserted.