Traffic slowing down on expressways as more people return from CNY holiday

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Traffic flow is reported to be slowing down on several major expressways in the country as more people make their return after being away for the Chinese New Year holiday.

A spokesman for PLUS Malaysia Bhd said traffic is slow moving from Permatang Pauh to Perai, Bukit Tambun to Bandar Cassia and Changkat Jering heading to Kuala Kangsar.

“For eastbound traffic, it is reported slow moving from Kulai to Sedenak, Pedas Linggi to Port Dickson and the Ayer Keroh R&R, ” he added.

A Malaysia Highway Authority spokesman, when contacted, said traffic is slow on the Karak Expressway from the Gombak Toll Plaza to Genting Sempah.

“Traffic is reported congested on the East Coast Expressway (LPT) 1, but smooth on LPT 2, ” he said.

Members of the public can get the latest traffic information via the Plusline toll-free number at 1800-88-0000 and Twitter at www.twitter.com/plustrafik or to the Malaysia Highway Authority number at 1800-88-7752 and Twitter at www.twitter.com/llminfotrafik. -- Bernama