PLUS expects 2m automobiles a day on North South Freeway over CNY, releases journey time advisory

PLUS is anticipating two million automobiles a day on the North South Freeway on peak days of the upcoming Chinese language New Yr interval, a 20% spike from the same old site visitors quantity. The concessionaire has launched a journey time advisory (TTA) for Klang Valley residents making the journey again to hometowns.

These heading to Perlis, Kedah, Penang, North Perak and Johor from the Klang Valley between January 19-22 January are strongly suggested to enter the freeway earlier than 9am to keep away from converging with these heading in the direction of nearer locations, who’re suggested to enter the NSE between midday and 4pm.

“The advisory relies on PLUS evaluation on earlier festive season information and site visitors sample on the NSE. As such, the TTA can be geared toward circumventing automobiles heading in the direction of varied locations from converging at chosen sizzling spot areas on the freeway which might contribute to site visitors congestion,” PLUS COO Datuk Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi.

“Our evaluation additionally signifies that increased TTA adoption charge contributes to smoother journey on the freeway. As such, we strongly suggested the general public to plan their journey primarily based on the TTA schedule not just for outbound journey from the Klang Valley earlier than the Chinese language New Yr but in addition for his or her return journey to Klang Valley,” he added.

RFID customers are reminded to make sure adequate Contact n Go eWallet stability earlier than they journey. Keep in mind to enter and exit the toll plaza utilizing the identical fee mode. TTA or not, brace yourselves for an extended journey. Drive secure and Gong Xi Fa Cai.