Construction of Package 2 of the Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, as Penang moves ahead with a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing chronic congestion along the North–South Expressway corridor. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government welcomes the federal government’s commitment to accelerate the project, which is seen as a strategic solution for one of the busiest traffic bottlenecks in the northern region.

The broader project will be implemented in phases, covering Packages 2 through 5 to complete the alignment from the Juru toll plaza to Sungai Dua. Package 1, which began physical works in October last year, is currently ahead of schedule and is expected to be operational by the end of 2027 based on its 24-month construction timeline. Once all phases are completed by the targeted end-2030 timeline, the project is expected to significantly improve travel comfort, strengthen regional connectivity, and support economic growth across Penang’s rapidly expanding industrial and residential zones.

The traffic dispersal route forms part of the larger 17.4km Juru–Sungai Dua Elevated Highway project, featuring a 9km elevated section. With the affected PLUS stretch currently carrying over 200,000 vehicles daily, the new alignment is expected to ease spillover congestion in surrounding areas such as Permatang Pauh, Bukit Mertajam, and Perai, improving daily commutes and business mobility throughout Seberang Perai.

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