PERSIARAN Shorea in Shah Alam is finally open to motorists, after a year since its completion.

The 4.43km stretch will benefit over 200,000 residents, especially those from Bandar Saujana Utama and Elmina Green, as it will serve as an alternative route to and from the area, dispersing traffic and reducing travelling time.

The road was opened to traffic on Monday after a launch ceremony by Selangor public amenities, agricultural modernisation and agro-based industry committee chairman Izham Hashim.

Sime Darby Property Bhd group managing director Datuk Azmir Merican, Sungai Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah and Paya Jaras assembyman Mohd Khairuddin Othman were also present.