Gua musang: Traffic heading into Kelantan via Gua Musang began building up today as more 'balik kampung' travellers returned home ahead of Hari Raya Aidiladha tomorrow, with vehicle movement slowing for about four kilometres at the state entry point.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo reported an increase in the number of vehicles entering the district compared to yesterday. However, authorities remain in control of the situation. The congestion was concentrated along the Gua Musang-Kuala Lipis route near Kampung Mentara at the Pahang-Kelantan border, where vehicles were reported moving at a slower pace before entering Gua Musang town.

Supt Sik noted that traffic conditions remain manageable, particularly in the Kampung Mentara area, despite the increase in vehicle volume. He mentioned ongoing monitoring of slower movement at the traffic lights at Bendahara Junction heading towards Kuala Krai. To ease congestion and maintain smoother movement, traffic police personnel have been deployed at key locations and will carry out traffic dispersal measures whenever necessary.

Road users have been advised to observe traffic regulations, maintain a safe following distance, and plan their journeys carefully to reduce delays during the festive travel period. A check by Bernama at about 2 pm found that traffic continued to move steadily but slowly between Kampung Mentara and Kampung Lepan Jaya as vehicles streamed into Kelantan ahead of the Aidiladha celebration.