Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki has urged Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) to carry out a formal traffic assessment for Taman Bukit Serdang to determine whether additional access roads are required as new developments proceed.
Taman Bukit Serdang traffic study: why it matters
Wong said several compact multi‑storey residential projects – described as “pocket developments” – are expected to raise population density in the neighbourhood. At present, Taman Bukit Serdang is served by three principal routes: Jalan Besar, the Kuala Lumpur‑Putrajaya Expressway (MEX) and Jalan PBS 14/1. Wong warned that these alone may not be adequate to handle the projected rise in vehicle movements.
“These multi‑storey residential properties will bring more people into the neighbourhood. So there is a need for more access routes to Taman Bukit Serdang, as the three existing ones are insufficient to cater to the expected increase in traffic,” she told reporters at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan.
Wong recommended that MBSJ conduct research and planning on the matter separately from the ongoing Subang Jaya Draft Local Plan (DRTSJ) 2035 (Amendment 1) exercise, arguing that an independent study would allow a focused assessment of local access needs and short‑term mitigation measures.
The call for a traffic study came as Wong and MBSJ councillor Tey Boon Kiat provided updates on two local improvement projects at the community bazaar. The first project installed mental health and emergency helpline signboards at three locations: outside Pangsapuri Kampung Aman 1, SMK Seri Kembangan and SJK (C) Serdang Baru 1. The three signboards cost RM1,800 in total and aim to make support services more visible to residents.
The second project addressed safety at the local market. Rusted railings were replaced and repainted at a cost of RM29,980. The upgrade, funded from Wong’s allocation under the Projek Selangor Penyayang initiative, was intended to improve visibility and reduce safety risks for visitors and traders.
Tey said the council has approved 14 of 32 applications for traders to occupy stalls in the market’s dry goods section. Traders are renovating their spaces and are expected to begin operations in January, offering items such as cookies and paper‑wrapped chicken. The market is being positioned as a destination for local products and could attract visitors from neighbouring areas.
Organisers have tentatively scheduled a Chinese New Year fair to run on January 30 to February 1 and February 6 to 8, with full details to be released on Wong’s social media channels. The combination of infrastructure upgrades and new trading activity is intended to boost the market’s appeal while responding to immediate safety and community needs.
If MBSJ proceeds with a Taman Bukit Serdang traffic study, planners would be able to quantify current and future traffic volumes, identify pinch points and recommend targeted interventions, such as additional access roads, junction upgrades or traffic management schemes. Wong said she would continue to press for early action so that development does not outpace local capacity.
Key Takeaways:
- Seri Kembangan assemblyman urges MBSJ to commission a Taman Bukit Serdang traffic study ahead of several multi-storey developments.
- The neighbourhood currently has three main access routes: Jalan Besar, MEX and Jalan PBS 14/1, which may be insufficient for expected traffic growth.
- Local upgrades include installation of mental health helpline signboards and safety works at the market funded under Projek Selangor Penyayang.
- MBSJ has approved 14 market stall applications; traders aim to start in January and a Chinese New Year fair is planned.
