Traffic slows on NKVE amid Asean Summit rehearsal
Malaysia is the rotating chairman of the bloc, and the gathering will be held over two days, on May 26 and May 27.
Plus Malaysia Berhad senior general manager Mohd Yusuf Abdul Aziz said the congestion began around noon, particularly along the Subang to Jalan Duta stretch.
Slowdown occurred only in areas affected by temporary road closures, he said.
Mohd Yusuf said the police traffic control and road closure rehearsal, (aimed at ensuring the safety and smooth movement of foreign diplomats and regional leaders' entourages), lasted about 30 minutes and began around 12pm.
"So far, no complaints have been received from road users in the affected areas," he said.
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys carefully and stay updated via official traffic channels.
A total of five highways and 25 major roads in the Klang Valley will be closed or diverted in stages this week for the 46th Asean Summit.
The affected routes include those connecting Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS) in Subang to the city centre, official accommodation venues, KLCC, and Istana Negara.
The highways involved include the Maju Expressway (MEX), Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE), Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (Akleh), Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas), and the Smart Tunnel.
Key roads expected to face 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.
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