Several roads in Perak will be closed from Sept 25 to 27 for the 27th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), according to Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. The Gerik – Jeli East West Highway (JRTB) and the Gerik – Kupang JRTB will be closed on Monday (Sept 25). Jalan Dewan, Jalan Taiping, Jalan Ipoh-Butterworth, and Jalan Chemor – Jelapang will be closed on Sept 26, while Jalan Stesen, Slim River, and Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur will be closed on Sept 27. Comm Mohd Yusri also stated that the roads around Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Simpang, Taiping, Kuala Kangsar, Sg Siput, Chemor, and Bandar Meru Raya will be diverted and closed on Sept 26, while roads around Slim River and Tanjung Malim will be closed on Sept 27.
To ensure safety, heavy vehicles will not be permitted to use the LTdL route, and the police and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will establish diversions. Road users are strictly prohibited from parking on the sides of the road along LTdL routes and from using all lanes or entrances and exits of the main route to prevent accidents. Comm Mohd Yusri advised individuals to plan their travel and utilize alternative roads to avoid congestion, emphasizing that the roads will be reopened once the race is completed.
Source: Bernama
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