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Testing & Commissioning of Traffic Light System at Lepapa Junction

Posted on 15 Sep 2024
Source of News: Corporate Communication Branch
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YB Datuk Francis Harden Anak Hollis, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development in Sarawak, witnessed the testing and commissioning of a new traffic light system at the Lepapa junction. The project details were briefed by the Divisional Engineer of JKR Sri Aman, Ir. Ts. Br. Minjo Simanding, at the JKR Sri Aman AI Command Center. The major scope of work for this project includes road improvement works and the installation, testing, and commissioning of a new smart traffic light system at five major junctions along the Access Road to Sri Aman: Jalan Hollis, Jalan Michael Pilo, Jalan Muhibbah, Jalan Lepapa, and Jalan Bayu. This also includes the development of a command center at JKR Sri Aman, which will be fully operated by the government through JKR Sri Aman. All five junctions are scheduled for completion, including the resurfacing of specific junction locations, by October 2024.
 
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The event was followed by a presentation of the technical intelligence system by contractor, who unveiled the Sarawak Traffic Light Intelligent Logistic Excellence System (STILE). The presentation highlighted the system's ability to leverage the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to transform traffic flow, reduce congestion, enhance road safety, and improve the detection of road by-law violations. Tuan Mahra Bin Salleh, Resident (Sri Aman), Datu Indit Bangai, Special Administrative Officer (SADA), Mr. Bujang Shariff, District Officer (Sri Aman), Heads of Departments, authorities such as PDRM and JPJ, and community leaders, were also present during the testing and commissioning of the traffic light system.


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