Thaipusam: 1.5 million to use North-South Expressway

Among the routes closed for Thaipusam tomorrow are Jalan Perusahaan, Batu Caves roundabout from Selayang and the Middle Ring road to Batu Caves,

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on the North-South Expressway (Plus) from the North heading to the capital is expected to experience congestion in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebrations tomorrow.

Deputy Senior Manager Corporate Communications Department PLUS, Iskandar Zulkifli said about 1.5 million people will use the route today and tomorrow.

“The public can plan their itinerary and obtain the latest information on the traffic situation via the toll-free Plusline at 1800-88-0000 and on Twitter at ww.twitter.com/plustrafik,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) said traffic along the tolled highways in the Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway and East-Coast Expressway remained smooth and controlled today.

Gombak police chief, ACP Ali Ahmad, said among the routes closed for Thaipusam tomorrow are Jalan Perusahaan, Batu Caves roundabout from Selayang and the Middle Ring Road Two to Batu Caves.

–BERNAMA