Police have announced that several roads in Putrajaya will be temporarily closed later this month in conjunction with the upcoming National Day parade and its rehearsals. Kuala Lumpur police chief, Fadil Marsus, said a total of 14 roads in the administrative capital will be affected, with closures scheduled from 6am to noon on August 26, 27, 28, and 29.
He explained that the move is necessary to ensure smooth traffic management, public safety, and uninterrupted flow of the parade and rehearsals, which are expected to involve large numbers of participants, vehicles, and equipment. Members of the public are advised to plan their journeys ahead of time, use alternative routes, and follow traffic directions issued by police officers on duty. The affected roads are as follows, namely:
1. Lebuh Wawasan/Persiaran Perdana;
2. Jalan Tun Razak/Lebuh Bestari;
3. Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan P2K;
4. Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan Pembangunan;
5. Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan P3C;
6. Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan P3F;
7. Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan Kemerdekaan;
8. Lebuh Setia/Jalan Perpaduan;
9. Lebuh Saujana/Persiaran Perdana;
10. Lebuh Setia/Jalan Tun Hussein;
11. Jalan Kemerdekaan/Jalan Tun Hussein;
12. Jalan Pembangunan/Jalan Tun Hussein;
13. Lebuh Bestari/Jalan Tun Hussein; and
14. Dataran Putra/Persiaran Perdana.
Beginning August 29, all roads leading into Putrajaya Core Island will be closed to traffic starting from 10pm.
On August 31, in conjunction with the National Day parade, these roads will remain fully closed:
1. Lingkaran Putrajaya/Jambatan Saujana;
2. Lebuh Sentosa/Lebuh Wawasan;
3. Lebuh Wawasan traffic light/Jambatan Wawasan;
4. Lebuh Sentosa turnoff/Lebuh Wawasan;
5. Lebuh Wawasan traffic light/Jalan P8H;
6. Salahuddin Roundabout/Dataran Perdana;
7. Lebuh Bestari traffic light/Jalan Tun Hussein;
8. Jalan Pembangunan traffic light/Jalan Tun Hussein;
9. Jalan Kemerdekaan traffic light-P18/ Jalan Tun Hussein;
10. Lebuh Setia traffic light/Jalan Tun Hussein;
11. Lebuh Saujana traffic light/Jalan Tun Hussein;
12. Lingkaran Gemilang Satu traffic light/ Persiaran Perdana;
13. Lebuh Gemilang traffic light/Persiaran Perdana–Jambatan Gemilang; and
14. Lebuh Sentosa/Jambatan Saujana.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said a total of 2,708 officers would be deployed to maintain order and security during the National Day parade, which is expected to draw over 100,000 spectators.
He urged members of the public heading to the celebration to plan their journey in advance and to take advantage of the shuttle bus service that will be made available for attendees.
The planned road closures and deployment of police personnel highlight the extensive preparations underway to ensure the success of this year’s National Day parade in Putrajaya. With large crowds anticipated, the public is encouraged to cooperate fully with the traffic arrangements, plan their journeys carefully, and make use of the shuttle bus service provided. These measures are aimed at ensuring a smooth, safe, and memorable celebration of Malaysia’s National Day.
Source: Free Malaysia Today
