Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway

Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway, SILK, also known as Kajang SILK Highway is an expressway built to disperse and regulate the traffic flow in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia. The 37 km expressway is to allow motorists to bypass the town centre of Kajang. It is also useful as the main ring road of Kajang.

Route background
The Kilometre Zero of the expressway starts at Mines Interchange near Seri Kembangan.

History
The previous name of Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway was Jalan Kajang-Puchong (Jalan Sungai Chua on Kajang town side) and Jalan Balakong. The huge traffic jams that clogged traffic flow in Kajang town centre were the main reason behind the construction of the highway. Construction began in 2002. The expressway was completed in 2003 and began operation in 15 June 2004.

Features


Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway is fully lit at night and has 11 multi-level interchanges. The expressway utilizes the Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG electronic payment systems. The expressway also has computerized traffic information display and monitoring system and 24-hour highway patrol. The expressway concessionaire also offers emergency and vehicle breakdown assistance.