Traffic is heavy on PLUS and KL-Karak expressways with slow-moving conditions reported in multiple locations as the 50% toll discount period concludes

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow was slow and congested across several major highways as of 6.00 pm today.

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) reported heavy traffic on the northbound stretch of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) from Bukit Beruntung to Bukit Tagar, Gopeng to Simpang Pulai, the Menora Tunnel to Kuala Kangsar, and Changkat Jering to Taiping Utara.

Southbound traffic was slow from Jawi to Bandar Baharu and from Sungkai to Slim River.

“On the PLUS (E2) south, traffic is also slow from the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza heading toward the city center, as well as from Bandar Baru Nilai to Bandar Ainsdale following an accident at Kilometer 277, which is currently obstructing the right lane,” an LLM spokesperson said.

Congestion was also reported on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway from Gombak to Genting Sempah and from Lanchang heading toward Bentong.

LLM expects vehicle volumes to continue increasing until late tonight as the public takes advantage of a 50% toll discount.

“Since 11.59 pm tonight marks the end of the toll discount period, we expect traffic to continue building up late into the night, particularly on the PLUS E1 and E2 stretches and the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway,” the spokesperson added.

The government announced the 50% toll discount in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, which began on February 14.

Highway users are advised to obey traffic rules, maintain a safe following distance and signal before changing lanes.

Motorcyclists are reminded to be more vigilant of obstacles in emergency lanes, as several locations have been activated as Smart Lanes.

For the latest traffic updates, the public can contact the toll-free PlusLine at 1-800-88-0000 or the LLM hotline at 1-800-88-7752.

 The Sun Malaysia