KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Traffic congestion has started building up on several major highways as Malaysians travel to their hometowns ahead of Deepavali celebrations on November 8.
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) reported slower traffic on several routes from around 10 am on Saturday.
The Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) recorded congestion on its eastbound route, particularly between Gombak Toll Plaza and Lentang.
However, traffic on the East Coast Expressways 1 and 2 (LPT1 and LPT2) remained smooth.
North-South Expressway Faces Traffic Delays
Motorists travelling north along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) also faced slow-moving traffic at several locations.
The affected stretches included:
- Sungai Buloh to Tanjong Malim
- Trolak to Tapah
- Gopeng to Simpang Pulai
- Alor Pongsu to Bandar Baharu
- Permatang Pauh to Sungai Dua Toll Plaza
Meanwhile, southbound traffic faced congestion from Sungai Besi towards the city centre, including the Bukit Jalil route.
Traffic also moved slowly between Southville City and Bandar Ainsdale, as well as from Seremban to Senawang.
Johor Highways and Causeway Experience Delays
In Johor, northbound motorists heading towards Kuala Lumpur experienced slower traffic between Machap and Ayer Hitam, as well as from Skudai towards Kulai.
Southbound traffic from Dato’ Onn to Pasir Gudang also recorded minor delays.
Meanwhile, traffic at the Johor Causeway moved slowly in both directions, particularly near the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex.
However, traffic on the bridge itself remained smooth.
The Tuas CIQ also experienced some congestion, while other routes remained clear.
On the ELITE Expressway, motorists faced minor delays as vehicles merged with traffic from Nilai Utara. Traffic between Bandar Serenia and Nilai Utara also moved slowly, especially for drivers heading towards Seremban.
Accident Blocks Lanes on North-South Expressway
An accident at kilometre 388.5 northbound, between Sungai Buloh and Tanjong Malim, blocked the left lane and emergency lane.
The incident added pressure to traffic conditions along the affected stretch.
LLM Advises Motorists to Plan Their Journeys
LLM has advised motorists travelling during the Deepavali holiday to check the latest traffic updates before starting their journeys.
Drivers should also plan their travel times carefully and allow extra time for possible delays.
Motorists can monitor traffic conditions through official highway traffic updates to identify congestion and choose suitable travel times.
With more people expected to travel during the festive period, careful planning and responsible driving can help make journeys safer and smoother.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
