Traffic slowed on key highways towards Kuala Lumpur as travellers returned after the Chinese New Year and early Ramadan holidays.

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways leading towards the capital was reported to be slow this afternoon as travellers made their return journeys following the Chinese New Year and early Ramadan break.

A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesperson said a noticeable increase in vehicle volume had caused congestion and delays at multiple locations as of 2.15pm.

On the North-South Expressway (PLUS) E1 route, traffic was moving slowly from Gopeng to Tapah, while on the PLUS E2 highway, slow conditions were reported from Pedas Linggi to Simpang Ampat and from Ayer Itam to Sedenak due to accidents.

Traffic was also slow-moving at Bandar Ainsdale heading towards the Nilai Utara interchange and from Bangi to Kajang.

On the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK), traffic was reported to be slow from Bentong to Lentang and from Bukit Tinggi towards the Gombak Toll Plaza.

Meanwhile, traffic remained smooth on the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1), East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2) and the West Coast Expressway (WCE).

The public can obtain the latest traffic updates via the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-88-7752 and the X accounts @plustrafik and @llmtrafik.

 The Sun Malaysia