Jalan Ulu Yam (Selangor state route B57) is a major road in Klang Valley region, Selangor, Malaysia.

Selangor Route 57
Major junctions
North endUlu Yam
Major intersectionsB23 Jalan Sungai Tua
B113 Jalan Batang Kali–Ulu Yam
FT 1 Federal Route 1
South endSungai Tua
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations
Batang Kali, Genting Highlands, Batu Caves, Selayang, Kuala Lumpur
Highway system

Route background

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The Kilometre Zero of Jalan Ulu Yam starts at Ulu Yam.

It provides a panoramic view of Batu Dam lake, Sungai Tua Waterfall and Ulu Yam.

At most sections, the Selangor State Route B57 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.

There are no alternate routes or sections with motorcycle lanes.

Accidents

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A number of car accidents have occurred on Jalan Ulu Yam in recent years.[1] The road is considered somewhat dangerous as a result of overzealous drivers flocking to the area because of its popularity as a weekend spot.[2][3]

List of junctions

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Km Exit Junctions To Remarks
Sungai Tua North
Jalan Jasa Utama
Taman Jasa Utama

South
 B23 Jalan Sungai Tua
 B23 Batu Caves
  FT 1 Kuala Lumpur
T-junctions
Sungai Batu bridge
Batu Dam Batu Dam
TNB Kuala Lumpur Northeast Intake
T-junctions
---m above sea level Batu Caves bound
Engage lower gear
---m above sea level Ulu Yam bound
Engage lower gear
  V Batu Dam lake
---m above sea level
  V
  V Batu Dam lake
---m above sea level
  V
  V Batu Dam lake
---m above sea level
  V
Sungai Tua bridge
  Sungai Tua Recreational Forest
---m above sea level
Sungai Batu Waterfall
 
Ulu Yam Geocache
Gombak–Hulu Selangor district border
--- m above sea level
SM Sains Hulu Selangor (South) West
Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor

South
Pusat Pemulihan Akidah Baitul Iman
T-junctions
SM Sains Hulu Selangor (North) Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor (Guard House 2) From south bound only
Taman Kelisa (South) West
Jalan Kelisa 8
Taman Desa Kelisa
T-junctions
Taman Kelisa (North) West
Jalan Kelisa 8B
T-junctions
Sungai Sendat Northwest
 B57 Jalan Sungai Sendat
Ulu Yam Bharu
Sungai Sendat waterfalls
SJK(C) Kampung Gurney

Southeast
Jalan Kaloi Utama
Taman Desa Kaloi
T-junctions
Ulu Yam Bharu North
 B113 Jalan Batang Kali–Ulu Yam
 B113 Batang Kali
 B66 Genting Highlands
Ulu Yam hotspring
T-junctions
Railway crossing bridge
 B57
0
Ulu Yam North
  FT 1 Batang Kali
  FT 1 Kuala Kubu Bharu
  FT 1 Ipoh

South
  FT 1 Serendah
  FT 1 Rawang
  FT 1 Kuala Lumpur
   North–South Expressway Northern Route   AH2 North–South Expressway Southern Route
Bukit Kayu Hitam
Ipoh
Kuala Lumpur
Klang
T-junctions

References

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  1. ^ "4 injured in road collision at Jalan Ulu Yam". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  2. ^ "Another Accident In Ulu Yam - Why? - Insights | Carlist.my". Carlist.my - Malaysia's No.1 Car Site. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  3. ^ "Another Ulu Yam Crash. Are Motoring Influencers To Blame?". www.dsf.my. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2022-05-02.