Malaysia police have identified 14 accident-prone stretches of road, or blackspots and 61 areas of high traffic flow in Kuala Lumpur during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season, through the running of Op Lancar from March 2 which ends on April 6, reported Bernama.
According to Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob, the 14 accident blackspots are:
- Jalan Tun Razak
- Jalan Kuching
- Jalan Ipoh
- Jalan Kepong
- Jalan Loke Yew
- Jalan Syed Putra
- Jalan Cheras
- Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)
- Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2)
- Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway
- Besraya Highway
- Maju Expressway (MEX)
- Western Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal Scheme (SPRINT)
- Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Expressway (SUKE)
The 61 hotspots identified with high traffic flow include the Segambut roundabout, Batu Caves roundabout, kepong roundabout and the Sungai Besi roundabout.
For safety and smooth traffic flow, 17 senior officers and 320 personnel from the Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) will be on duty throughout Op Selamat 24, Azry Akmar said, reminding the public to be careful and adhere to traffic rules during the festive period for the safety of all road users.
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