Kuala lumpur: Traffic flow on several major highways nationwide was reported to be slow as of noon today, following an increase in vehicle volume and rainy weather in many locations.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) detailed that on the North-South Highway (PLUS) E2, traffic was slow northbound at Pasir Gudang to Setia Tropika, Kulai to Sedenak, Simpang Ampat Intersection to Hentian Sebelah Pedas Linggi, Pedas Linggi to Senawang, and Senawang to Seremban.

For PLUS E2 southbound, the traffic was slow at Bangi to Southville, Putra Mahkota to R and R Seremban, Seremban to Pedas Linggi, Machap to Simpang Renggam, and Setia Tropika to Dato Onn.

The report also mentioned traffic congestion on PLUS E1 in both directions, particularly at Kilometre 443.4, from Sungai Buloh to Rawang and Sungai Buaya to Rawang, due to an accident and the closure of the emergency lane for southbound traffic.

Additionally, the spokesperson noted that traffic was also slow on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak (KLK) E8 Eastbound, specifically from Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2) to the Gombak Toll Plaza and Gombak to Genting Sempah.

To manage the increased traffic, a total of 32 smart lanes were activated along the PLUS Highway today to ensure smoother flow. The public can access the latest traffic information via 1-800-88-7752 for 24 hours from Feb 13 to Feb 22, and through the X website @plustrafik and @llmtrafik.