CNY: Smooth Traffic On Major Expressways Despite Increase In Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Traffic flow on several main expressways tonight was reported to be smooth despite slow movement towards the southern region and east coast due to the higher volume of vehicles.

A spokesperson from the Malaysian Highway Authority, when contacted by Bernama, said that as of 11.15 tonight, traffic was slow moving on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway. The congestion was particularly noticeable from Gombak heading towards Genting Sempah (KM 24.5-KM 36.9), Bukit Tinggi (KM 44.2-KM 45.3), and towards Lentang (KM50-KM52.4), primarily due to the increased volume of vehicles.

In the southern region, traffic was reported to be slow-moving at the Johor Causeway, with congestion observed at the Woodlands Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Singapore heading towards the Sultan Iskandar Building CIQ in Johor, as a result of the high number of vehicles entering Johor Bahru from Singapore.

Slow-moving traffic was also reported on North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound, particularly at the rest and service area between Simpang Renggam and Machap.

“However, overall traffic flow across major expressways, including the PLUS expressway in the northern, central, and southern regions, remains smooth and under control. A similar situation has been reported on expressways around the Klang Valley,” he added.

For the latest traffic updates, the public can call the Plusline toll-free at 1-800-88-0000; the PlusTrafik Twitter page at www.twitter.com/plustrafik, or contact the LLM toll-free line at 1-800-88-7752 and visit their Twitter page at www.twitter.com/llminfotrafik.

--BERNAMA