TRAFFIC has been reported to be heavy at several locations on major highways, especially those leading to the Klang Valley, as of 10pm.

A Malaysian Highway Authority spokesman said the affected areas included a 21km stretch from Pendang heading to the Gurun rest stop and a 18.3km stretch from Sungai Petani to Bertam, Penang.

“For the northbound direction, traffic was heavy for 22km from the Gurun rest stop to Pendang, the Sungai Dua toll plaza, Penang to Sungai Petani, Kedah (12.4km) and from Kuala Kangsar, Perak to Bukit Berapit, Penang (4km),” he said.

On the east coast, heavy traffic was seen for 2km at the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway from Bentong Timur to Bentong toll plaza, Pahang, Bentong toll plaza to Bukit Tinggi (14.7km), Genting Sempah to the tunnel (2.6km) and before the Gombak toll plaza (2.7km).

For routes from the south, traffic was slow moving due to an accident at Km253 northbound from Pedas Linggi to Senawang.

There was also heavy traffic for 8.9km southbound from Kulai heading to the Kulai turn-off.

The free toll for the North-South Expressway and the East Coast Expressway that began at midnight yesterday will end at 11.59 tonight. – Bernama, May 8, 2022.