Traffic on PLUS Towards Capital Begins to Build Up, LPT2 Remains Smooth
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) has been reported to be congested but under control, while traffic on the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) remains smooth as of this afternoon.
The congestion follows an increase in vehicles as people return to their respective destinations after the final day of the Deepavali festive holiday today.
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) Senior General Manager of Operations Mohd Yusuf Abdul Aziz said traffic in the northern region of the PLUS Expressway was congested from Sungai Dua to Prai, Bandar Cassia to Jawi, Bandar Bahru to Jawi, Kuala Kangsar to the Menora Tunnel and Ipoh (North) to the Menora Tunnel.
He said traffic was flowing smoothly on the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE), while congestion was reported on the Penang Bridge from Prai towards the island following a vehicle breakdown at Kilometre (KM) 8 westbound, which blocked the right lane.
“Traffic flow in the central region was also reported to be congested after the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza towards the city centre, from Gopeng to Tapah, Tapah to Bidor, Sungkai to Slim River, Bandar Ainsdale to Nilai and Southville to Putra Mahkota.
“The New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) was also congested from Subang to Shah Alam, while similar conditions were reported on the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), from Shah Alam to Seafield, Seafield to Ebor (South), Bandar Saujana Putra to Putrajaya and Bandar Serenia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA),” he said when contacted.
Mohd Yusuf said northbound traffic in the southern region was also congested from the Senawang Rest Area to Port Dickson, Ayer Keroh to Simpang Ampat, Jasin to Tangkak, Pagoh to Bukit Gambir and Simpang Renggam to Kulai.
“Overall, traffic on the PLUS Expressway remains under control, with no unexpected incidents obstructing traffic movement.
“Heavy traffic volume and rain in several areas have also caused vehicles to move slowly,” he said.
As for traffic on LPT2, movement was reported to be smooth in both directions, covering Jabor to Chukai (KM250 to KM287) and Chukai to Kerteh (KM287 to KM319).
Other stretches included Kerteh to Dungun (KM319 to KM349), Paka to Bukit Besi (KM331 to KM365), Bukit Besi to Ajil (KM365 to KM403) and Ajil to Kuala Terengganu (KM403 to KM433).
Mohd Yusuf advised motorists to exercise greater caution while driving and encouraged them to plan their journeys carefully.
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