KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways heading towards the Klang Valley was congested as of 3pm today as city dwellers began returning home following the Deepavali holiday.
A Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) spokesman said, on the North-South Expressway (NSE), slow-moving traffic was reported from Sungai Petani Selatan to Bertam, Sungai Dua to Juru Autocity, Kuala Kangsar to the Meru Tunnel, Simpang Pulai to Gopeng, and Gopeng to Bidor.
“Meanwhile, for the southern route, congestion is occurring from Kulai to Simpang Renggam, Ayer Keroh to Simpang Ampat, Pedas Linggi to Port Dickson, Bandar Ainsdale to Nilai Utara, Southville City to Kajang, and from Sungai Besi towards the city centre,” the spokesman told Bernama today.
Additionally, traffic moving from the East Coast towards the federal capital is also congested, specifically along the stretches from Lanchang to the Karak toll plaza, Bentong to Lentang and Genting Sempah to the Gombak toll plaza.
The spokesman advised motorists to drive cautiously, as heavy rain in several locations is further contributing to the slow traffic flow.
The public can obtain the latest traffic updates by contacting the MHA toll-free hotline at 1-800-887752.