Merdeka Day 2024: 21 Roads Closed from 27 to 31 Aug

As the nation gears up for the 2024 National Day celebrations, residents and visitors should be aware of the extensive road closures planned around Putrajaya from Aug 27 to 31, which are crucial for ensuring the safety and smooth execution of the event.

From Aug 27 to 29, a total of 21 main roads around Putrajaya will be closed from 5AM to 11AM daily for rehearsals. These closures are essential for the full dress rehearsal of the National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya.

The affected roads are Laman Perdana, Lebuh Wawasan – Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Lebuh Bestari – Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Jalan P2K – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan Pembangunan – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan P3C – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan P3F – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan Kemerdekaan – Jalan P3G, Jalan P4B – Persiaran Perdana, Lebuh Setia – Jalan Perpaduan, Lebuh Perpaduan – Lebuh Saujana, Lingkaran Gemilang – Persiaran Perdana, Lebuh Saujana – Jalan Tun Hussein, Lebuh Setia – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan Kemerdekaan – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan Pembangunan – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan P2P – Persiaran Perdana, Lebuh Bestari – Jalan P2F, Jalan P2S – Persiaran Perdana, Jalan P2W – Persiaran Perdana, and Lebuh Wawasan – Persiaran Perdana.

Meanwhile, on Aug 30 and 31, TEN additional main roads will be closed from 7PM  until the National Day celebration concludes.

These roads include Persiaran Barat – Lebuh Saujana, Lebuh Sentosa – Lebuh Saujana, Lebuh Sentosa – Lebuh Wawasan, Jalan Presint 8 – Lebuh Wawasan, Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah off-ramp to Laman Perdana, Jalan Presint 18 – Lebuh Bestari, Jalan Presint 18 – Jalan Tun Hussein, Lebuh Setia – Jalan Tun Hussein, Lebuh Saujana – Jalan Tun Hussein, and Jalan Presint 5 – Lebuh Gemilang Perdana.

These additional closures are necessary to accommodate the final preparations and the parade, which will see participants and spectators gather in large numbers.

The National Day parade, a significant highlight of the celebrations, will run from the Putrajaya International Convention Centre to Masjid Putra. According to the Communications Ministry's management services division secretary, Harun Ali, the parade route will be ready by Aug 22, allowing final preparations to commence.

If you plan to attend the rehearsals or the main event, it's important to follow the instructions on the signage provided in the area due to the road closures. The authorities have made arrangements to minimise any inconvenience. Eighty shuttle buses and five water taxis will also be provided to ferry visitors around the area.

Besides the road closures, the event organisers have made provisions for approximately 8,000 seats and 100 vendor stalls, ensuring that attendees have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Source: The STAR