History and Pioneer Routes
The expressway is formally known as Jalan Subang Utama (Persiaran Tujuan - PJS), Jalan Klang Lama (Federal Highway - Jalan Templer side) and Jalan Pantai Dalam (Jalan Bangsar - Kampung Pantai Dalam side).
It was constructed between 2000 and 2003. Construction of the expressways was led by IJM Corporation Berhad with its subsidiary Road Builder. Phase 1, which is between Jengka roundabout and Bandar Sunway was completed in 2002. The next sections from Bandar Sunway to Pantai Baharu (Phase 2) and Pantai to Salak South (Phase 3: Salak Link) were completed in 2003. The expressway was officially opened on 30 April 2004.
Tujuan Interchange which replaced a T-junction was constructed between 2004 and 2006. The Bulatan Gasing ramp from NPE to Jalan Gasing was also constructed between 2004 and 2006. A special ramp to Sunway Pyramid's parking floor was constructed between January and November 2007. It was opened in December 2007.
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