The temporary system began its month-long trial after its electricity metre was connected on Tuesday. Trial operations started at about 8am on Wednesday.

Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said the lights use sensors to detect vehicles. If no vehicles are waiting to exit Jalan Bukit Penyau, traffic along Jalan Salim can continue moving.

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The system is still being fine-tuned. Chieng said several adjustments are needed, including extending the lane and relocating a streetlight pole so vehicles turning into Jalan Bukit Penyau do not block straight-moving traffic.

A yellow box is also planned to improve road safety at the junction.

Location: Jalan Salim/Jalan Bukit Penyau T-junction, Sibu
Details: One-month smart traffic light trial to ease congestion and improve safety

Source: The Borneo Post

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