Besraya, NPE to be closed for IJM Allianz race
Acting city police chief Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the event, now in its seventh edition, will begin on the NPE and involve over 13,000 runners.
The main event is the full marathon, covering 42.195km. This year's race will use both the NPE and Besraya highways.
"In addition to the full marathon, there will be 21km, 10km and 5km races. All categories will start and finish in front of Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya. Runners will head towards Templer and Kuchai Lama before returning to the starting point," Usuf said in a statement today.
Usuf added that only full marathon participants will run across both highways.
"The public is advised to plan their journeys, use alternative routes, and follow traffic personnel instructions. Police and highway marshals will ensure smooth traffic flow and safety throughout the event. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate the public's cooperation," he said.
Affected routes on the Besraya:
Kuchai Lama (KM11.5 southbound)
U-turn to Nirvana (KM11.5 northbound)
Shell Besraya to Sungai Besi (KM13.7 southbound)
Taman Salak Jaya to Sungai Besi (KM14.4 southbound)
Salak Selatan to Sungai Besi (KM14.8 southbound)
U-turn KM15.2 southbound to Razak City
U-turn KM15.6 northbound (Median)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Salak Selatan (KM16.0 southbound)
City Centre to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KMB0.4 southbound)
Jalan Istana to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KMS2.0 eastbound)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Jalan Istana (KMS2.0 eastbound)
Jalan Loke Yew to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM19.4 westbound)
Jalan Cheras to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM19.4 westbound)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Jalan Cheras (KM19.4 eastbound)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Pandan Indah (KMP0.04)
Pandan Indah to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KMP0.04)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Jalan Pandan 1 (KM21.2)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Maluri (KM21.2)
Pandan 1 to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM21.2)
Persiaran Pandan to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM21.2)
Loke Yew Toll Plaza to MRR2 (KM21.8)
MRR2 to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM21.8)
Affected routes on the NPE:
Kampung Pasir entrance ramp to NPE
Kampung Pasir exit ramp from NPE
Ramp from NPE to Pantai Sentral Park
Ramp from Pantai Sentral Park to NPE
NPE / Pantai Sentral Park ramp / Pantai Dalam ramp
Simpang Kuchai Maju / NPE
NPE / Kuchai Lama ramp / Sungai Besi (KM16.9 northbound)
NPE / Kuchai Lama ramp
Kuchai U-turn
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