#PintasanSaloma

Built at the cost of RM 31 million, Pintasan Saloma certainly raised a few eyebrows when it was opened a month back. Unless you actually visited the place, one can’t really appreciate its beauty and how important it is in revitalising the surrounding area.

Arriving from KLCC

Up the ramp

You just can’t ignore the nearby graveyard. Alfatihah. Saloma herself was buried here.

You have arrived …

The Pintasan Saloma project links Kampung Baru and KLCC - which was previously separated by a highway and a large river. Before this, one has to take a longer route or use the LRT system to cross. With the bridge, one can walk across - although there is a set of stairs at the Kampung Baru end which you had to negotiate. There is a lift service, but it was slow and only has the one lift. When the crowd was big, it certainly made more sense to use the stairs. This was one of the main entry points as the LRT station is only five minutes away.

So, where were the magical lights?

Just can’t be helped

Waiting for the light to change

The golden lights are here …

On the KLCC, there is a platform from the bridge towards the main road, passing by the Jalan Ampang cemetery - where Saloma’s grave is located.

The bridge really comes to life in the evening when the LED lights really brought colours and splendour to the place. It was opened from 6 in the morning and closed at midnight. There security personnel stations at each entry points and they made sure that no food was brought in.

Into the blue hour

And the atmosphere just changed

Simply mesmerising

Turning blue

There were a few interesting spots for photos along the platform, but in the evening I was there, the good ones were fully occupied. Come sunset, the lights were simply mesmerising, and if properly maintained, it would be a great attraction for the years to come. It will also hopefully revitalise Kampung Baru which over the years were left neglected compared to other parts of the City.

Climbing up the stairs from the Kampung Baru side

Access to the Pintasan Saloma is simple. You could either walk from KLCC, crossing a couple of busy intersection, or use the LRT to Kampung Baru station and walk the short distance in a shaded sidewalk. Unfortunately, driving there might not be a good idea during the busy period as there was limited car parking space unless you park at Suria KLCC like I did.