TRAFFIC is getting heavier on main highways heading to the north, south and east coast of the peninsula as of 11am today, as more people return to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha.

However, no unusual congestion has been reported so far.

A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), when contacted, said the number of vehicles is expected to increase from 2pm.

“There was an increase in traffic volume at the Gombak Toll Plaza while congestion was also reported on a 1.5km stretch before the Genting Sempah tunnel.

“For the northern route, an accident at KM257.8 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kangsar resulted in a 3.6km crawl, while traffic heading south is still smooth,” he said.

A Bernama check at three toll plazas – Gombak, Sungai Besi and Jalan Duta – found that traffic was still smooth despite an increase in the number of vehicles.

The public can get the latest traffic information from the Plusline toll-free line on 1-800-88-0000 and Twitter page at www.twitter.com/plustrafik or LLM line on 1-800-88-7752 and Twitter account at www.twitter.com/LLMinfotrafik. – Bernama, July 8, 2022.