Thaipusam: 12 KL road intersections to close temporarily, traffic diverted

Thaipusam: 12 KL road intersections to close temporarily, traffic diverted

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12 road intersections around the capital will be closed and diverted in stages starting today until Tuesday to facilitate the chariot procession in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration on Feb 1.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the closures and diversions will begin at 9pm from the Sri Maha Mariamman Dhevasthanam Temple on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee here, heading towards the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor.

He said the intersections involved include Jalan Leboh Ampang/Jalan Perak, Jalan Tun Perak/Jalan Pudu, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock/Jalan Sultan, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Hang Jebat, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Petaling and Jalan Sultan/Jalan Panggung.

Also affected by the closures and diversions are the intersections of Jalan Sultan/Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Jalan Hang Kasturi/Jalan Sultan Mohamed, Jalan Munshi Abdullah/Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Dang Wangi/Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Dang Wangi and Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Sultan Ismail.

“The return movement will begin at 3pm on Feb 2 and is expected to arrive at around 4am on Feb 3,” he said in a statement yesterday.

In this regard, Mohd Zamzuri advised the public to plan their journeys in advance, use suitable alternative routes and extend full cooperation to traffic police personnel on duty.

“Compliance with instructions is crucial to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all parties,” he said.– BERNAMA