Traffic disruptions in Klang Valley ahead of Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Six highways and 25 major roads in the Klang Valley will be closed or diverted in stages this week for the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the closures would be implemented according to the movement of official convoys and security needs.
He said the road control measures would involve escorting delegations from their accommodations to meeting venues and official events between May 23 and May 26.
"Closures and diversions will begin as early as 7.30am and continue in stages until 8pm throughout the summit," said Mohd Yusri at a press conference after delivering a briefing at the Human Resources Personnel Assembly for the Asean Summit at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) Kuala Lumpur today.
"Each road will be closed 30 minutes before a scheduled convoy movement and reopened once all official vehicles have arrived at their destinations."
Routes affected include those linking Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS) in Subang to the city centre, official accommodation venues, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), and Istana Negara.
Among the highways involved are the Maju Expressway (MEX), Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE), Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), and the SMART Tunnel.
Key roads expected to experience diversions include Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Pinang, Jalan Conlay, Jalan Stonor, Jalan Perak, Jalan Tun Ismail, Jalan Kuching, Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Mahameru, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Parlimen, Jalan Travers, Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Maarof, Jalan Syed Putra, Jalan Istana, Jalan Sungai Besi, and Jalan Loke Yew.
Mohd Yusri urged road users to avoid these routes and plan their journeys ahead of time.
"We strongly encourage the public to use alternative routes or public transport such as the LRT, MRT, and monorail to avoid congestion, particularly around strategic locations in the city," he said.
He added that the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department is working closely with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Road Transport Department (RTD), the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), the Works Ministry, and highway concessionaires to coordinate traffic management during the summit.
He also reminded the public not to park along road shoulders, restricted zones, or any location that may obstruct the movement of official convoys.
"We will deploy tow trucks to remove vehicles that are obstructing convoy routes, especially if the owners cannot be located.
"We appeal to all business premises and companies in affected areas to ensure their staff refrain from parking indiscriminately during the summit period," he said.
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