GEORGE TOWN: The construction of an underpass linking Jalan Mount Erskine to Jalan Burma aims to prevent traffic congestion at the intersection of Jalan Gotlieb, Jalan Bagan Jermal, Jalan Burma and Jalan Mount Erskine.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, said the construction would have to be carried out, because not doing it would indirectly impede economic development in the area.