KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on the North-South Expressway (NSE) is reported to be slow-moving on Hari Raya Aidiladha on Thursday (June 29) evening, mainly due to accidents and vehicle breakdowns.
A PLUS Malaysia Bhd spokesperson said traffic is slow from Jawi to Bandar Cassia River in Penang due to an accident at KM155.3 (northbound).
The incident caused a five-kilometre traffic jam, but the situation is improving.
"There was also an accident at KM264.5 south-bound from the tunnel to Ipoh (U)). At KM 263.4 northbound from Ipoh (U) meanwhile, a bus has broken down, causing the left lane to be blocked,” the spokesperson said when contacted.
Also, an accident occurred at KM258.7 heading north from the tunnel towards Kuala Kangsar, and it is causing a nine-kilometre traffic jam.
"At KM263.2 southbound from the tunnel to Ipoh (U), there was also an accident reported but traffic there is under control,” the spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said traffic on the KL-Karak Highway (KLK) and East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1) has been smooth so far. – Bernama
