IJM Corporation Berhad, through its wholly owned subsidiary New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd (NPE), has signed a supplemental concession agreement (SCA) with the Malaysian government for the New Pantai Highway Extension (NPE Extension) project.

The agreement formalises the development of the 15-km highway and the extension of the NPE concession period, which includes the construction of a new Syed Putra Toll Plaza.

Construction of the NPE Extension is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025, with completion targeted within 48 months. IJM has also secured approvals from two financial institutions to provide up to RM1.4 billion in project financing.

Efficient highway networks

The existing NPE is a 19.6-km highway connecting Subang Jaya to Kuala Lumpur, easing traffic along key urban corridors. The much-anticipated 15-km elevated NPE Extension (including directional ramps) is set to reshape how motorists travel across southern Kuala Lumpur. Starting from the Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza and stretching to Jalan Istana via Jalan Syed Putra, this new extension will provide a smoother, faster route into the city centre.

By linking directly to the Jalan Istana Interchange, the NPE Extension connects three major expressways – the NPE, Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya) and the upcoming Laluan Istana-Kiara Expressway (LIKE). This integration supports the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Master Plan 2040, which prioritises highway-to-highway connections to keep through-traffic out of the city core.

Designed to meet future traffic demand, the project addresses key congestion points in the Klang Valley. By providing an alternative route, the NPE Extension is expected to divert up to 40% of vehicles currently travelling from Jalan Bangsar towards the city centre, potentially reducing travel time by up to 25 minutes from Pantai Dalam to central Kuala Lumpur.

The new alignment also complements the traffic dispersal role of the existing NPE, by easing peak-hour congestion along Jalan Pantai Dalam, Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Syed Putra and Jalan Istana while enhancing overall network efficiency and resilience.