Traffic building up on several major highways Feb 8 morning

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic volume on several major highways has increased Thursday (Feb 8) morning with the extended holiday period leading up to the Chinese New Year celebration this Saturday (Feb 10).

A PLUS Malaysia Berhad spokesman said that as of 9am, traffic has increased at the Permatang Pauh-Perai, Slim River-Sungkai, Setia Alam-Shah Alam and Bandar Gamuda Cove-Bandar Saujana Putra stretches.

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Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) reported slow-moving traffic at Ayer Keroh-Jasin, while traffic flow on the East Coast Expressway (LPT) 1, LPT 2, Sungai Besi Toll Plaza and Skudai Toll Plaza remains smooth in both directions.

"Traffic volume is expected to increase in the evening after working hours and as the public takes advantage of the toll-free travel for two days starting today,” he said.

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The latest traffic updates may be obtained through toll-free Plusline at 1-800-88-0000 or via www.twitter.com/plustrafik, or through the LLM hotline at 1-800-88-7752 and social media page at www.twitter.com/llminfotrafik. – Bernama