KUALA TERENGGANU: Traders and residents are frustrated over the sudden implementation of a one-way road along Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin here.
Since the traffic diversion was made a week ago, the business community here recorded a 20% drop in revenue while mat rempits have transformed the road into their own race track at night.
Electrical appliances dealer How Kok Kong, 67, said the Kuala Terengganu City Council had implemented the change without consulting with the people.
“I don’t understand the need for a one-way road as the traffic here is pretty smooth.
Big problem: A group of traders picketing along Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin which was converted into a one way street by MBKT recently.
“In fact, the one way road had contributed to more congestion here,” he said.
How added his customers had to drive further in order to get to the shops in the area.
Restaurant owner Zawawi Muda, 54, said his customers too had complained about the traffic flow especially during peak hours.
“If the customers can’t find parking on their first try, most of them would not bother to turn back as it was far.
“The new traffic flow is not benefiting anyone,” he said.
Trader Goh Bee Ai, 34, who stays in her shophouse said she is having sleepless nights as the mat rempits would race on the road and terrorise the township after dark.
“It is obviously a joy for these illegal motorcycle racers especially on Thursday nights.
“Such activities are also endangering the people here,” she said.
Goh added the city council should reconsider their action and revert back to the two-way system as soon as possible.
The traders and residents have since sent a memorandum to the council demanding for an amicable solution to the issue.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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