KAJANG: More than 300,000 outstation voters are expected to return to Johor for the state election on Saturday (July 11), prompting heavier traffic on major highways leading into the state, says Malaysian Highway Authority chairman Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad.
Hasni said motorists travelling to or through Johor should plan their journeys in advance to avoid congestion during the polling period.
"To ensure a safe and smooth journey on the highways, lane closure works will be suspended on polling day on July 11, except for emergency works," he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 8).
He also advised motorists to use the TuJu application to plan their journeys, ensure their vehicles are in good condition and have sufficient balance in their Touch 'n Go cards, e-wallets or debit cards before travelling.
Hasni reminded road users to observe speed limits and exercise extra caution at the ongoing third-lane construction site on the North-South Expressway between Simpang Renggam and Senai (North).
He also urged drivers to follow instructions when smart lanes are activated and to take breaks at rest and service areas or lay-bys along the highways to reduce fatigue.
Motorists can obtain real-time traffic updates and information on highway incidents through LLM's official Facebook page, TikTok account (@llmtrafik) or by contacting the Highway Authority’s Traffic Management Centre at 1-800-88-7752.
Live traffic conditions can also be viewed through CCTV feeds on the Highway Authority’s official website and its Info Trafik WhatsApp Channel.
