A road when it’s dry, a river when it pours: How KL’s SMART Tunnel switches from highway to flood channel
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — To most motorists, the SMART Tunnel is a way to bypass traffic congestion on the southern approach to Kuala Lumpur’s city centre. Its primary purpose,...
From the original report
Its primary purpose, however, goes beyond moving vehicles.
The 9.7km Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel combines a 3km double-deck motorway with a flood-control system designed to divert excess water away from the city centre during heavy rain.
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- Oct 28, 2026
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