Malaysia Federal Route 102
The Federal Route 102, also known as Pos Betau–Lembah Bertam Road (Malay: Jalan Pos Betau–Lembah Bertam), is a 79.1-kilometre (49.2 mi) federal highway in Pahang, Malaysia. It is built as the third access road to the district of Cameron Highlands, Pahang after the Federal Route 59 and 185. The completion of the highway makes it possible for Pahangite motorists to visit Cameron Highlands without leaving the state of Pahang.[3][4]
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| Pos Betau–Lembah Bertam Road[1] | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 79.23 km (49.23 mi) |
| Existed | 1999[2]–present |
| History | Completed in 2010[2] |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Ringlet, Cameron Highlands |
 FT 59 Federal Route 59 FT 235 Federal Route 235 FT 1503 (1503) Jalan FELDA Sungai Koyan | |
| East end | FELDA Sungai Koyan, Lipis |
| Location | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Primary destinations | Tanah Rata Brinchang Ringlet Tapah Pos Betau Sungai Koyan Raub Kuala Lipis |
| Highway system | |
Route background
The Kilometre Zero of the Federal Route 102 is located at Ringlet, Cameron Highlands.
History
Cameron Highlands used to be only accessible via the old Route 59 from Tapah, Perak. The Second East–West Highway FT185 became the most popular alternative to the narrow, winding FT59 old road.[3] Despite the completion of the newer FT185 highway, motorists from Pahang who wished to go to Cameron Highlands had to access the hill station from the outside of Pahang.
The study of the need for a new direct highway to Cameron Highlands within Pahang was done in 1996. Construction started in 1999 and the highway was constructed in stages until it was fully completed in March 2010. The Federal Route 102 was constructed at the total cost of RM806 million.[2]
When completed, the journey from Kuantan to Cameron Highlands has been shortened by 80 km compared to the same journey via the Second East-West Highway from Gua Musang, Kelantan.[2][3]
Features
At most sections, the Federal Route 102 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.
List of junctions and towns
| Km | Exit | Junctions | To | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT 102 0 | Ringlet 1200 m above sea level | North FT 59 Jalan Besar Tanah Rata Brinchang Tringkap Kampung Raja Gua Musang via  FT 185 Simpang Pulai via FT 185 Ipoh via  FT 1South FT 59 Jalan BesarLata Iskandar Waterfall Kuala Woh Waterfall Tapah Kampar via FT 1 Bidor via FT 1 Tapah Interchange for   North–South Expressway Northern Route  AH2 North–South Expressway Northern Route | T-junction | ||
| FT 59 Jalan Tapah–Kampung Raja | |||||
| FT 102 Ringlet–Sungai Koyan Highway Start/End of highway | |||||
| Sungai Ringlet bridge 1119 m above sea level | |||||
| Bertam Valley 1190 m above sea level | Bertam Valley Town Centre | Junctions | |||
| Sungai Bertam bridge 1180 m above sea level | |||||
| Kuala Boh | North Kampung Kuala Boh | T-junction | |||
| Kampung Manson | |||||
| Sungai Bertam bridge 1180 m above sea level | |||||
| Kampung Leryar | North Kampung Leryar | T-junction | |||
| Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station Lookout | |||||
| Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station | North Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station | T-junction | |||
| Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station Main Access | East Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station Kampung Telanok West Kampung Lemoi | Crossroads | |||
| Sungai Lemoi bridge | |||||
| Cameron Highlands-Lipis district border 1160 m above sea level | |||||
| Viaduct | |||||
| Viaduct | |||||
| Viaduct | |||||
| Pos Betau Betau Rest and Service Area  |      | ||||
| Sungai Jelai Kecil bridge | |||||
| Pos Betau | South Pos Betau | T-junction | |||
| Pos Betau Klinik Kesihatan Betau (Betau Health Clinic) .jpg.webp){kind=small} | West Betau Health Clinic | T-junction | |||
| FT 102 Ringlet–Sungai Koyan Highway Start/End of Highway | |||||
| FT 235 Jalan Sungai Koyan–Berchang | |||||
| FT 102 79 | FELDA Sungai Koyan | East FT 235 Jalan Sungai Koyan-Berchang Berchang Padang Tengku via  FT 8Kuala Lipis via FT 8North FT 1503 Jalan FELDA Sungai KoyanKuala Medang South FT 1503 Jalan FELDA Sungai KoyanBatu Malim Batu Talam via  C5Cheroh via C5Raub via C5Bentong via FT 8 | T-junction | ||
References
- http://www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20120803_PERINTAH%20JALAN%20PERSEKUTUAN%20(MALAYSIA%20BARAT)(PINDAAN)(NO%205)2012.pdf
- Ali Mahmood (24 August 2009). "Jalan Sg. Koyan-Cameron Highlands". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 4 January 2013. (in Malay)
- "Ringlet-Sg. Koyan Road FT102: Overview". Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. pp. 16–64. ISSN 1985-9619.
