Twelve road intersections in Kuala Lumpur will be closed and traffic diverted in stages starting Tuesday night to accommodate the Thaipusam chariot procession.
The Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) announced that the closures will begin at 9 pm from the Sri Maha Mariamman Dhevasthanam Temple on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee.
The procession will proceed to the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor.
Affected intersections include Jalan Leboh Ampang/Jalan Perak, Jalan Tun Perak/Jalan Pudu, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock/Jalan Sultan, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Hang Jebat, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Petaling, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Panggung, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Jalan Hang Kasturi/Jalan Sultan Mohamed, Jalan Munshi Abdullah/Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Dang Wangi/Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Dang Wangi, and Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Sultan Ismail.
JSPT chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the return journey of the procession will begin at 3 pm on February 2 and is expected to arrive back in the city at around 4 am on February 3.
He advised the public to plan their journeys in advance and to use alternative routes where possible.
“Compliance with instructions is crucial to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all parties,” Mohd Zamzuri said, urging full cooperation with traffic police personnel on duty.
