Heavy traffic on major highways as travellers return to Klang Valley

New Straits Times

5 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on most major highways leading into the Klang Valley remained slow-moving as of 6.30pm, as city-bound travellers made their way home following the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration.
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) reported heavy congestion along several key stretches, with traffic crawling in parts of the North-South Expressway (Plus) and the East Coast Expressway (LPT).
Among the worst-hit areas was the stretch near Gua Tempurung and the Menora Tunnel in Perak, where high vehicle volume and intermittent rain contributed to delays.
Motorists heading southbound from the northern states faced long queues, particularly after the tunnel exit towards Ipoh.
Over on the East Coast route, traffic was equally sluggish around Bentong and Gombak, with city-bound vehicles inching forward as they approached the toll plazas.
The situation was compounded by the increased number of vehicles returning from Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang.
Despite the congestion, no major incidents were reported.
"There have been no fatal accidents so far, only several minor bumper-to-bumper collisions due to the stop-and-go conditions.
"We urge all drivers to remain patient, obey traffic instructions, and take breaks if they are feeling tired," said an LLM spokesman.
He said the crawl was expected to worsen in the early hours of the night.