KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The authorities will close 12 road intersections around the capital and divert traffic in stages from tomorrow until Tuesday (February 3) to facilitate the chariot procession in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration on Sunday (February 1).
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the closures and diversions will begin at 9pm from the Sri Maha Mariamman Dhevasthanam Temple along Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, heading towards the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves.
The intersections include Jalan Leboh Ampang/Jalan Perak, Jalan Tun Perak/Jalan Pudu, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock/Jalan Sultan, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Hang Jebat, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Petaling, and Jalan Sultan/Jalan Panggung.
Also affected by the closures and diversions are the intersections of Jalan Sultan/Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Jalan Hang Kasturi/Jalan Sultan Mohamed, Jalan Munshi Abdullah/Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Dang Wangi/Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Dang Wangi, and Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Sultan Ismail.
“The return movement will begin at 3pm on February 2 and is expected to arrive at around 4am on February 3,” he said in a statement today.
Zamzuri advised the public to plan their journeys in advance, use suitable alternative routes, and cooperate fully with traffic police personnel on duty.
“Compliance with instructions is crucial to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all parties,” he said.
