One-kilometre stretch of NSE lane closed near Ipoh as landslide precaution
IPOH, Sept 12 — The left lane of the North-South Expressway near a landslide at Kilometre 263.6 southbound will be...
IPOH, September 12 — Police have announced the closure of a one-kilometre stretch of the North-South Expressway near Ipoh due to a landslide, with safety as the top priority. The closure, spanning from Kilometre 262.8 to 263.8, will only affect the left lane for southbound traffic. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the decision, emphasizing that no contraflow lane has been implemented.
Instead, the focus is on continuous monitoring of traffic flow and the landslide area. CCTV cameras at a nearby vista point will be dedicated to observing the situation, allowing for real-time tracking of the area's safety and traffic conditions. Police, PLUS Malaysia Berhad, and other relevant agencies are working together to maintain the safety of highway users.
Mohd Alwi urged motorists to obey instructions and safety signs, drive cautiously, and reduce their speed while navigating the affected area. The Malaysian Highway Authority reported that the landslide between the Menora Tunnel and Ipoh has caused significant congestion, extending up to 15 kilometres along the expressway.
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