Kuantan-Bound KL-Karak Lanes Diverted For ECRL Work Until Aug 31

Planning a trip to Genting or heading east? Just a heads-up; your drive might take a little longer than usual.

Due to ongoing East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) work, all Kuantan-bound lanes on the KL-Karak Highway (KM25.75 to KM26.39) will undergo traffic diversion from now until August 31.


"A diversion route has been activated. The existing three lanes in each direction on the expressway will be maintained through the diversion system to ensure smooth traffic flow.

"Despite the construction activity, the expressway remains open to all motorists through the fully activated diversion route.

"The closure has been approved by the Malaysian Highway Authority," says concessionaire AFA Prime.


For everyone's safety, the firm advises all highway users to reduce their speed, remain vigilant, and follow all traffic signs and directions while travelling through the construction zone.

On that note, ECRL is now 85% complete and still on track to start running by early 2027, according to Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.