Kuala lumpur: Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed starting at 8 am tomorrow to facilitate the organisation of the urban sustainability lighting innovation project programme, 'I LITE U', in the capital. The closure will be in effect until 3 am on January 4.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Bukit Bintang area is expected to be a focal point on January 3 with the launch of 'I LITE U', which will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The event is also expected to be attended by Oscar winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh.

The festival involves a main route stretching nearly one kilometre around Bukit Bintang and aims to enliven the city's night-time atmosphere with captivating lighting displays. It highlights the beauty of the urban landscape through the use of modern and sustainable technology, in line with the low-carbon city agenda.

The project features light-emitting diode (LED) designs themed around chandeliers, moon lights, and fairytale concepts, utilising energy-efficient technology with the installation of more than 70 LED lights. 'I LITE U' stands for Innovative Lighting Infrastructure Towards Eco-elegance Urbanisation.