CNY: West Coast Expressway Urges Motorists To Plan Return Journeys This Weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- West Coast Expressway (WCE) has urged motorists to plan their return journeys, as traffic is expected to surge towards the Klang Valley this weekend, with Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities winding down, the end of school holidays, and the start of Ramadan.

In a statement today, WCE said the heaviest congestion is expected from mid-afternoon until late evening on the inbound route to the Klang Valley, with daily vehicle volumes projected to exceed 160,000.

“Unlike the more spread-out outbound wave earlier in the holidays, this return journey is expected to be more concentrated, driven by the rush to resume routines ahead of Ramadan's early days,” it said.

According to WCE, motorists are advised to plan ahead and depart early in the morning, where possible, to avoid peak afternoon and evening congestion, and download the WCE App for real-time traffic updates and live closed-circuit television (CCTV).

WCE also urged road users to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, to observe speed limits, to wear seatbelts and remain alert, while reminding motorcyclists that the emergency lane is strictly for emergencies and not an exclusive motorcycle lane.

“Electric vehicle (EV) users can recharge at high-capacity stations on the Perak stretch (Trong toll plaza, and Taiping Selatan toll plaza) and Selangor stretch (SAE toll plaza, Assam Jawa toll plaza),” it said.

In case of emergencies, travellers can contact the WCE infoline at 1700-81-6600 for immediate assistance.

-- BERNAMA