Kuala lumpur: A total of 12 road intersections in the capital city will experience temporary closures and diversions starting tomorrow, as announced by the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT). These measures aim to facilitate the chariot procession for the Thaipusam celebration scheduled for February 1.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, the chief of JSPT, stated that the closures and diversions will commence at 9 pm. The procession will start from the Sri Maha Mariamman Dhevasthanam Temple on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and proceed towards the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor.

The road intersections affected include Jalan Leboh Ampang/Jalan Perak, Jalan Tun Perak/Jalan Pudu, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock/Jalan Sultan, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Hang Jebat, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Petaling, and Jalan Sultan/Jalan Panggung. Additionally, Jalan Sultan/Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Jalan Hang Kasturi/Jalan Sultan Mohamed, Jalan Munshi Abdullah/Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Dang Wangi/Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Dang Wangi, and Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Sultan Ismail will also face closures and diversions.

The return journey is scheduled to begin at 3 pm on February 2, and the procession is expected to conclude at around 4 am on February 3. Mohd Zamzuri urged the public to plan their journeys ahead, utilize alternate routes, and cooperate with traffic police personnel to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for all parties involved.