Mutiara Line LRT Construction to Begin in Q4 2026, Soil Investigation Underway

Construction of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Penang is set to begin in Q4 2026, according to MRT Corp CEO Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim. Prior to construction, contractors will conduct a new soil investigation along the LRT alignment, despite a previous study in 2018, to finalize the design based on current soil conditions.

Mutiara Line LRT

The initial phase will involve relocating utilities, with small-scale work visible within six months. Large-scale construction, including the viaduct, is expected to be noticeable by Q4 2026. The project is targeted for completion by December 31, 2031.

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