Asean Summit 2025: PLUS advises highway users to plan ahead due to road closures

KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) advises highway users to plan their journeys in advance due to a series of phased road closures in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit.

In a statement on Thursday (May 22), PLUS said several stretches along its highways would be temporarily closed, following instructions from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department of the police, to facilitate the movement of international delegates throughout the summit.

"The staggered road closures will be implemented from May 23 to 26 starting at 7am, and on May 28 starting at 8 am," the statement said.

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The affected routes include the stretch from KLIA to Putrajaya via the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), Subang to Jalan Duta via the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and Sungai Buloh to Jalan Duta via the North-South Expressway.

PLUS said it has taken the necessary steps to ensure smooth traffic operations during the affected period and would work with the authorities to facilitate the movement of summit delegates.

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Highway users travelling to or from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Subang Air Force Airbase are advised to plan ahead to avoid delays.

PLUS also urged motorists to follow the instructions of traffic personnel on-site and to use alternative routes where necessary to prevent congestion.

For the latest traffic updates, users may refer to the PLUS app, X @PLUSTrafik, Variable Message Signs (VMS) at selected highway locations, official JSPT/police social media platforms, or navigation apps for more efficient route planning. – Bernama