It was named after seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (1979–1984).
On 26 November 2014, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) changed the name of Jalan Khidmat Usaha to Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
A proposed direct link road from the NKVE and DUKE Highway interchange connecting the Persiaran Dutamas junction has been planned for and under the KL Metropolis development.
[1] West (proposal) Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway Duta Interchange (DUKE & NKVE)Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim Petaling Jaya Shah Alam Ulu Kelang Ampang Jaya NorthDutamasSegambutSouthSri HartamasMont Kiara Publika Shopping Gallery Arte Mont Kiara MITI Tower
North MET 1 Residences MITEC (South Entrance) KL Metropolis