Retaining wall , not MRT viaduct, being built

I REFER to the letter MRT too close for comfort (The Star, March 29). We would like to thank the writer for the feedback on the Klang Valley MRT Project.

We, however, would like to respond to some of the points made and correct inaccurate assertions.

We are happy that the writer understands that the Klang Valley is in dire need of a good public transport system.

Everyone recognises that a good public transport system is needed for Kuala Lumpur to continue to grow economically and at the same time, be one of the most liveable cities in the world.

Without a good urban rail service with the MRT forming a major component of this network, the roads of Kuala Lumpur will be choked, bringing about dire consequences not only in terms of economic growth, but also to the quality of life of its denizens.

The writer was, however, incorrect in saying that the MRT is being built a couple of feet away from the houses of Jalan Kasah in Medan Damansara.

What is being built now is a retaining wall and NOT the MRT viaduct.

With the retaining wall, a new slow lane for the Kuala Lumpur-bound side of the Sprint Highway can be created.

This new lane will compensate for the fast lane of the highway which is being taken for the MRT viaduct.

The MRT, therefore, will run in the middle of the Sprint Highway and not metres behind the houses along Jalan Kasah.

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Retaining wall , not MRT viaduct, being built