PLUS Continue To Activate Smartlane Routes Until May 1

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) announces it will be activating the SmartLane for smoother traffic flow operation. Said announcement made in conjunction with the end of school holiday and Labour Day holiday between April 29 and May 1.

According to PLUS Chief Operating Officer Datuk Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi, he stated that the SmartLane has been regularly activated at two routes namely the northbound Port Dickson intersection at (KM259) to Seremban intersection (KM263) and Senai intersection (KM19) to Kulai intersection (KM27) throughout the festive period.

He further said the implementation of SmartLane at the two stretches in the southern region has received positive feedback from highway users as it has helped in reducing traffic congestion flow. 

Screenshot image from Jabatan Siasatan Dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik PDRM FB page

“Once the SmartLane is activated, highway users will be allowed to temporarily enter and utilise the emergency lane at selected areas and will be redirected back to the normal lanes to continue their journey. However, they must not use the road shoulder or emergency lane at other locations where no SmartLane is activated,’’ he said in a statement today.

The COO also identified other locations for SmartLane activation, like the northbound route of the Gua Tempurung (KM306.7) to Gopeng (KM297), Slim River (KM367.3) to Sungkai (KM354) and Rawang (KM439.9) to Sungai Buaya (KM435.5).

With that being pointed out, do take note that the SmartLane activation at these locations can only be implemented upon the police’s approval which must be based on the current traffic conditions. 

To identify the SmartLane locations, you may check through special SmartLane signage as well as the presence of traffic controllers stationed at the designated location. You can also refer to the PLUS social media page via Facebook and PLUSTrafik Twitter. 

Just so you know, the SmartLane is implemented by PLUS in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), the Road Transport Department (JPJ), and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).