KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Traffic on major highways is set to increase significantly, reaching 2.6 million vehicles per day heading towards the east coast, north, and south for the Chinese New Year celebration from the Klang Valley.
Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) director-general Datuk Sazali Harun said 2.2 million vehicles are expected on the North-South Expressway, 198,000 the KL-Karak Highway, 82,000 the East Coast Expressway Phase 1, 48,000 the East Coast Expressway Phase 2, and 120,000 the West Coast Expressway.
“Vehicle movement out of the capital for the long holiday is expected to increase from January 24 to 28, while traffic flow back to the capital is anticipated to rise from February 1 to 2,” he said in a statement.
To alleviate congestion, LLM has instructed concessionaires not to close any lanes except for emergencies from tomorrow until February 3. Additionally, smart lanes will be activated at 25 congestion hotspots on the North-South Expressway, traffic management at toll plazas and intersections will be improved, tidal lanes will be activated, and portable toll payment counters will be added.
“PLUS has also prepared about 50 temporary toilets in cabins, which are more comfortable than conventional portable toilets, along the North-South Expressway to accommodate the needs of users during this festive season,” Sazali said.
He advised commuters to plan their trips by referring to the MyPLUS-TTA app for journeys on the North-South Expressway and the Travel Time Advisory provided by AFA Prime for the KL-Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway Phase 1.
Highway users can contact LLM’s Traffic Management Centre at 1-800-88-7752 for assistance or visit the LLM website and the LLM Info Traffic WhatsApp channel for traffic updates.
— Bernama
