Traffic on Malaysia’s North-South Expressway slowed significantly on May 1 at major points heading toward Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Port Dickson, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority Traffic Management Centre [1]. Congestion worsened due to increased vehicles traveling for the long weekend, officials said at 2:35 pm [1].
Critical bottlenecks included the route from Nilai to the Seremban rest and relaxation (R&R) area, Bandar Ainsdale to Senawang, and the stretch from Senawang R&R toward Pedas Linggi [1]. The Seremban-Port Dickson Expressway was also slow-moving from Lukut to the Sua Betong Intersection, near coastal resort zones [1].
Northbound traffic on the North-South Expressway clogged at multiple sections: Sungai Buaya to Bukit Tagar, Slim River to Sungkai, Bidor to Tapah, and around Gopeng junction extending to Alor Pongsu and Jawi [1]. Other congested highways were the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway eastbound from Greenwood to the MRR2 near Gombak Toll and the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway between Gombak Toll Plaza and Bukit Tinggi [1].
The Malaysian Highway Authority cited the surge in vehicles as the main cause for delays, highlighting the challenge of managing traffic flows during peak holiday travel [1]. The authority continues to monitor these routes as the weekend progresses.
