DUTA – ULU KELANG EXPRESSWAY (DUKE) PHASE 2 Comprising 2 links, namely: Sri Damansara Link – connects MRR2 and DUKE and helps to disperse traffic to and from MRR2 to city centre; Tun Razak Link – act as an additional dispersal link between DUKE and MRR1 thus providing an additional dispersal option for the congested Jalan Tun […]
Kuala Lumpur – DUKE is a pioneer in sustainable infrastructure development and green energy. It has recently obtained approval from Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA) to participate in FiT scheme. DUKE had previously engaged Australia Monash University to conduct an independent research entitled “Green Expressway – Building Road for National Development”. DUKE had on 26th February 2015 submitted the application to SEDA for the installation of solar photovoltaic system (capacity below 425kW) at all three toll plazas along DUKE.
On 9th March 2015, DUKE has succeeded in the balloting sessions by SEDA, among the three applications, Batu Toll Plaza proposal was approved for the solar photovoltaic system. FiT is a power buyback mechanism that allows electricity produced from indigenous renewable sources to be sold to power utilities. The access to the grid is guaranteed under the Renewable Energy Act 2011.
The approval procedures are streamlined and clear. The FiT rate is high enough to enable recouping of initial investment and to earn reasonable profit. The fixed premium price for a specific duration is an attractive investment incentive.
DUKE is a 18km expressway traversing from the east to the west along the northern corridor of Kuala Lumpur.
There are 3 links in the expressway :
Ekovest is the main turnkey contractor for the expressway.
The works involves the design, construction and completion of :
You can visit their website at www.duke.com.my
The alignment of Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway “SPE” (previously known as the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway Phase-3″ DUKE Phase-3), will traverse north to south of Kuala Lumpur and will serve areas such as University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, Ampang, the Tun Razak Exchage & Bandar Malaysia development corridor and Kerinchi.
Length : 29.8 km
Carriage Way : Dual-two carriageway (4 lanes)
Number of Interchages : 7
Number of ramps : 2
Construction Period : 3 and a half years (Commencing 2016)
BENEFITS OF SPE
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway “SPE” is expected to provide an alternative route for road users with improved and more efficient traffic dispersal system in the around Kuala Lumpur city centre to complement and relief peak hour congestion on existing arterial roads and expressways along its proposed alignment
The Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway “SPE” is also expected to improve connectivity with existing expressways and public rail transportation system such as the KTM Komuter, LRT and MRT lines and providing a holistic and transport system to support the development and modernization of Greater Kuala Lumpur.