15 KL roads to close for Turun Anwar rally tomorrow
Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the rally is set to begin simultaneously at five key locations — Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, and Kompleks Sogo — before participants converge at Dataran Merdeka.
"Traffic diversions will be activated based on real-time conditions to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all road users," he said in a statement today, adding that 15 major roads would be affected.
The roads expected to be involved include:
1. Jalan Maharajalela / Exit to Jalan Syed Putra
2. Jalan Kinabalu / U-turn near Public Bank
4. Jalan Kinabalu / Exit to Bukit Aman Tunnel
5. Jalan Kinabalu / Exit to Bulatan Dato' Onn
6. Upper Dato' Onn Roundabout – both directions
7. Dato' Onn Roundabout – from Jalan Parlimen
8. Jalan Sultan Salahuddin / Dato' Onn Roundabout
9. Jalan Kuching / Exit to Jalan Sultan Ismail
10. Jalan Kinabalu (from Segambut Roundabout to Dato' Onn Roundabout)
11. Jalan Kinabalu (from Masjid Negara to Dato' Onn Roundabout)
12. Jalan Lebuh Pasar Besar / Jalan Hang Kasturi
13. Jalan Hishamuddin / Jalan Raja
14. Jalan Parlimen / Jalan Raja Laut
15. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman / Jalan Tun Perak
16. Jalan Lebuh Ampang / Jalan Tun Perak
"We urge the public to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport where possible to avoid congestion in the city centre.
"Motorists are also advised to obey all instructions from traffic police officers stationed at the affected locations," he said, adding that the cooperation and awareness of all parties are greatly appreciated in maintaining public order and safety.
He advised those with queries to contact the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999, the Jalan Tun H.S Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999, the KL police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department at 03-2026 0267/0269, or the nearest police station.
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