Second phase of Jalan Tok Kangar upgrade to be completed by October 2026
The second phase of the road widening and upgrading project along Jalan Tok Kangar is now underway, with completion targeted for 14 October 2026. According to Penang State Executive Councillor for Infrastructure, Transport and Digital, Zairil Khir Johari, the new completion contractor, Igneus Setia Sdn. Bhd., has been given 18 months to finish the remaining works and additional new scopes.
Speaking during a site visit on 1 July 2025, Zairil—who is also the State Assemblyman for Tanjung Bunga—announced that a new temporary diversion road has been opened to the public to help ease traffic congestion in the area.
“The first phase of the project, which involved the construction of a bridge, was completed back in 2018. The second phase faced multiple setbacks due to utility issues, contractor and consultant problems, which ultimately led to the termination of the original contractor’s agreement on 23 December 2024,” Zairil explained.
He expressed regret over the delays and apologised on behalf of the state government, assuring the public of their commitment to completing the project.
The second phase involves upgrading and widening a 2.15km stretch from the Auto City traffic light junction (Jalan Perusahaan/Jalan Kebun Nanas) to the junction at Taman Sri Delima/Taman Delima Jati. The project is managed by the Public Works Department (JKR) Penang, with Penang Development Corporation (PDC) serving as the implementing agency.
Originally budgeted at RM22.98 million, the project’s cost has now risen to RM52.84 million due to the inclusion of several new components, including a new bridge, additional temporary detention ponds, a U-turn facility near Taman Delima, and other ancillary works.
Zairil noted that the previous contractor had completed 76% of the project, while the new contractor has made 4% progress and is currently on schedule.