Pahang: Pahang police have identified 37 blackspots or accident-prone areas and 26 hotspots prone to frequent traffic congestion statewide for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman highlighted key districts that are likely to experience significant traffic issues during the festive season.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Maran has emerged as the district with the highest number of blackspots, with seven areas identified. These include critical stretches such as Kilometre (KM) 27 to 47 of Jalan Temerloh-Bandar Jengka, KM 100 to 102 of Jalan Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur, and KM 27 to KM 35 of Jalan Pekan Tajau-Bandar Jengka.

The report further notes that the Temerloh district is anticipated to witness the highest number of hotspots, with four areas expected to face congestion. This includes KM 7 of Jalan Temerloh-Jerantut, KM 120 of Jalan Kuantan-KL, KM 117 near the Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Pulai traffic light, and KM 26 of Jalan Jerantut-Temerloh.

Kuantan district is also on the list, with congestion expected at Jalan Mahkota, Jalan Wong Ah Jang, and Jalan Sekilau-Tun Ismail. Yahaya mentioned that other districts identified as potential hotspots include Raub, Lipis, and Cameron Highlands, each having three areas likely to face traffic issues during the festive period.