GEORGE TOWN, April 16 -- Physical works for the next four packages of the Juru-Sungai Dua Toll Plaza Traffic Dispersal Project (PTJSD) are expected to commence in the third quarter of this year, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

The expansion of the project, covering Package 2 through to Package 5, will complete the critical alignment from the Juru Toll Plaza to Sungai Dua.

Chow said today that while the technical scope is still being finalised, the state is prepared to move into this next phase to address the long-standing congestion along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) corridor.

Providing an update on the project's progress, the chief minister noted that Package 1 is already underway.

Physical works for the first ...