Traffic builds on major highways as travellers return after Hari Raya, with congestion on key expressways and at the Johor Causeway.
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways nationwide has begun to build up as travellers make their way back after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday.
A Malaysian Highway Authority spokesperson said congestion is concentrated along the North-South Expressway and within the Klang Valley.
The increase is also attributed to families returning ahead of the new school session beginning this Monday.
Northbound traffic is slow from Permatang Pauh to Sungai Dua on the North-South Expressway (E1).
Southbound congestion is reported from Juru Auto City to the Juru Toll Plaza and from Changkat Jering to Kuala Kangsar.
On the North-South Expressway (E2), traffic heading north is slow from Senai Utara to Kulai.
Southbound lanes are congested from Putra Mahkota to Nilai Utara on the same route.
Congestion has also been reported at the Johor Causeway in both directions.
Slow-moving traffic spans from the midpoint of the Woodlands Bridge to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar in Johor Bahru, and vice versa.
On the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), southbound traffic is moving slowly from Bandar Serenia to Nilai Utara.
Several major routes in the Klang Valley are also experiencing delays.
The Cheras-Kajang Expressway (GrandSaga) has slow northbound traffic from Taman Suntex to Taman Connaught.
Congestion is also reported on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) from Puchong Utama to Puchong Intan.
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys carefully and ensure their vehicles are in good condition.
They should also maintain sufficient balance in their Touch ‘n Go cards or e-wallets before travelling.
For the latest updates, the public can contact the Malaysian Highway Authority hotline at 1-800-88-7752.
They can also check WhatsApp LLM Info Trafik or use the TUJU and MYJalan applications.
LLM’s official social media channels on TikTok (@llmtrafik) and Facebook also provide updates.
