Slow-moving traffic on main roads, expressways


Long way to go: A massive traffic jam spotted at the Gombak Toll due to many travellers heading back to their hometowns. The half-price toll fare further contributed to the heavy congestion as motorists took advantage of the discount during the festive season. — ART CHEN/ The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several highways and main roads in the country was slow- moving following the balik kampung exodus for the Aidilfitri celebration.

A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said the congested stretches yesterday morning included the North-South Expressway (NSE) heading north from Sungai Buaya to Bukit Tagar, Lembah Beringin to Tan­jung Malim, Slim River to Bidor, Tapah to Gopeng, Jawi to Bukit Tambun, Juru to Perai and Permatang Pauh to Bertam.

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