The map above illustrates the areas affected by flash floods in Kuala Lumpur March 7, as well as the direct and indirect flood alleviation zones of the Smart Tunnel. – Source: Smart Motorway Tunnel.

"When we put forward our tunnel concept, the government was not in favor of spending $525 million and requested a cheaper solution," says Param Sivalingam, SMART JV’s general manager.

PETALING JAYA: The SMART Tunnel has been closed to road users as flash floods hit Kuala Lumpur. The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) on its Facebook page said that the water at Sungai ...