KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) will implement road closures and diversions on several routes, in conjunction with the 2025 Kuala Lumpur OCBC Cycle, starting from 6am tomorrow.
Kuala Lumpur JSPT chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said 160 police officers and personnel, along with 20 staff members from the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), would be deployed to manage traffic.
He said the affected routes would be reopened in stages, once the event concludes.
The routes involved include Dataran Merdeka, where the event commences, and then along Jalan Raja, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Tun Perak, Lebuh Ampang, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Jalan Air Terjun Bukit Nanas, and Jalan Ampang.
“Participants will also pass through Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Conlay, Jalan Tun Ismail, the Sultan Hishamuddin roundabout, Masjid Negara, Jalan Raja, before heading back to Dataran Merdeka,” Zamzuri said in a statement today.
The event's ninth edition is expected to attract 3,000 participants of various nationalities. In the criterium category, participants will complete two laps, covering a total distance of 50 kilometres.
“The public is advised to plan their journeys in advance and use the alternative routes provided to avoid congestion.
"They are also urged to comply with the instructions of the traffic police on duty and follow all road closure signs, to ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of all road users," he said.
Motorists must remain patient and considerate, and observe all traffic regulations throughout the event.
“For further information, the public can contact the Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Traffic police station at 03-2071 9999; or the Kuala Lumpur JSPT Hotline at 03-2026 0267,” Zamzuri said.
— Bernama
