THERE will be several road closures and traffic diversions on August 31 (Thursday) for the state-level 66th National Day parade, starting from 6.30am till the end of the parade at Perak Stadium.

Ipoh district police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said other road closures and traffic diversions will be made in stages according to needs throughout the rehearsal sessions on August 27 and 29.

He said the roads involved include Jalan Ghazali Jawi, Jalan Kamarudin Isa, Jalan Ahsman Shah, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Jalan Stadium Perak, Jalan Kompleks Sukan, Jalan Dato’ Lau Pak Khuan and Jalan Canning Estate.

He also advised motorists to plan their journeys and to select alternative routes to avoid being trapped in traffic congestion and road diversions. – Bernama, August 26, 2023.