No highway lane closures during Aidiladha

No highway lane closures during Aidiladha

Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi says only emergency roadworks will be permitted during this period.

Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said smart lanes will be implemented at selected locations to ensure a smoother traffic flow on highways. (Bernama pic)
PUTRAJAYA:
The highway authority (LLM) has issued an order prohibiting lane closures for maintenance work from June 12 to 19 during the Aidiladha celebration, according to works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi.

He said that only emergency work will be permitted during this period.

“The works ministry has plans to address the problem of congestion every time it’s the festive season or school holidays,” he said here today.

Nanta said highway concessionaires would also activate smart lanes at selected locations to ensure smoother traffic flow.

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