Kuala lumpur: AFA PRIME Berhad has announced plans to enhance traffic management and safety measures along the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) and the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1) in anticipation of increased travel during this year’s Deepavali holidays.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, AFA PRIME highlighted that traffic heading towards Pahang and the East Coast is expected to peak between October 17 and 19, with the return flow towards Kuala Lumpur anticipated from October 20 to 22. During this period, daily traffic on the KLK is projected to rise by 59 percent, from an average of 110,000 to 175,000 vehicles. Similarly, traffic on LPT1 is expected to increase by 67 percent, from 41,000 to 68,300 vehicles daily.

AFA PRIME has coordinated with Highway Police Patrol units, which will be stationed at key locations including Gombak, Temerloh, and Kuantan, to ensure smooth traffic flow. Additionally, officers from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be on standby at several weighbridges in Gombak, Karak, Temerloh, Maran, and Kuantan.

Further support will come from RELA members, who will be present at Rest and Recreation (R and R) areas and laybys to provide assistance 24 hours a day throughout the holiday period.

In the same statement, AFA PRIME General Manager and Head, Ibrahim Tambi Cik Mohamad, urged all road users to exercise caution and plan their travels carefully to ensure a safe and enjoyable festive season. “As more Malaysians travel to celebrate this celebration, our teams will be fully prepared to ensure every journey is safe, smooth, and well-managed,” he stated.