Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — If you travel interstate on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) during festivals and public holidays, you’ll know that the roads can get super congested. Did you know you can legally drive on the Emergency Lane on PLUS highway at certain stretches? One “feature” which hasn’t been getting a lot of awareness is PLUS’ Smart Lane that are activated during peak hours and festive seasons.
The Smart Lane initiative was first introduced as a test on the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) back in 2019 to overcome traffic congestion along the Setia Alam route to the Shah Alam Toll exit during peak hours. Essentially, all lanes including the emergency lane will be opened up for traffic which aims to help ease traffic flow and reduce congestion by 30 to 40 per cent.
Following the test, the Smart Lane activation has been extended to more locations along the PLUS highway and this helps especially along stretches where there are only two lanes. You can look out for the yellow sign which reads “PENGAKTIFAN SMART LANE” as shown above.
How to use the Smart Lane on PLUS Highway?
The Smart Lane is activated only at selected stretches on the highway. While driving, do look out for the yellow PENGAKTIFAN SMART LANE signs which illustrate the open lanes as well as the applicable time.
To enter the Smart Lane, move to the left-most lane when it is clear, and then proceed to move to the Smart Lane when there are no other incoming vehicles. Stay alert and do look out for vehicles who may be using the lane or stalled vehicles on the sides. While using the Smart Lane, do keep to the speed limit and look out for other vehicles that may merge in or out of the Smart Lane.
Since the Smart Lane uses the emergency lane, the lane is narrower and you’ll have to watch out for large and wide vehicles which may protrude into the Smart Lane.
Don’t forget to look out for the End (TAMAT) point of the Smart Lane. Once the Smart Lane ends, you’ll have to switch to the right lane. The length of each Smart Lane ranges from 400m to 10km. PLUS has provided a video below to show how to use the Smart Lane.
PLUS has activated a total of 14 Smart Lanes during CNY 2024
For Chinese New Year 2024, PLUS has activated a total of 14 Smart Lanes from Penang to Johor. Here’s the list of Smart Lane locations:
1. Bukit Tambun to Plaza Tol Juru (KM150.9 to KM150.5 – North) – 400m – 8-9 February 2024 2pm-7pm
2. Bandar Cassia to Sg Bakap Lay-by (KM155.3 to KM156.0 – South) – 700m – 17-18 February 2024 2pm-7pm
3. Gua Tempurung to Gopeng (KM306.7 to KM297.0 – North) – 9.7km – 8-13 February 2024 10am-6pm
4. Slim River to Sungkai (KM367.3 to KM354.0 – North) – 13.3km – 8-13 February 2024 10am-6pm
5. Sungkai (354.0 to KM356.0 – South) – 2.0km – 11-13 February 2024 10am-6pm
6. Rawang R&R to Sg. Buaya (439.5 to KM435.5 – North) – 4.0km – 8-13 February 2024 9am-7pm
7. Petron exit ramp, NKVE to Subang (KM11.2 to KM13.3 – North) – 2.1km – Daily except Saturday, Sunday and Holiday 6.30am-9.30am
8. Nilai hingga Seremban R&R (KM280.0 to KM276.0 – South) – 4.0km – 8-13 February 2024 8am-7pm
9. USJ Overhead Bridge Restaurant to Seafield (KM6.1 to KM8.1 – North) – 2.0km – 8-13 February 2024 8am-7pm
10. P. Dickson to Seremban (KM260.0 to KM263.1 – North) – 3.1km – 8-12 February 2024 11am-10pm
11. Air Keroh to Kg. Bemban Lay-by (KM194.5 to KM184.0 – South) – 10.5km – 8-13 February 2024 2pm-6pm
12. Kulai to Senai (KM27.0 to KM19.0 – South) – 8km – 8-18 February 2024 8am-6pm
13. Senai to Kulai (KM19.0 to KM27.0 – North) – 8km – 8-18 February 2024 8am-6pm
14. Dato Onn to Pasir Gudang (KM4.5 to KM1.9 – South) – 2.6km – 8-13 February 2024 9am to 7pm
As usual, have a safe drive during the festive season and adhere to the speed limit. Plan your journey and ensure you have sufficient Touch ‘n Go eWallet (for RFID usage) or TNG card credit to avoid any inconveniences. If you’re driving an EV, do check out our Long-Distance travel guide for EV road trips below. — SoyaCincau
News Related
-
Window opens for Zahid to ride off into the sunset – but at Anwar’s cost Sources within Umno have not ruled out strong speculation since last month about a so-called “exit plan” for Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, a move that could pave the way for his political retirement having survived more ...
See Details:
Window opens for Zahid to ride off into the sunset – but at Anwar's cost
-
Brianna Ghey died after she was found with fatal stab wounds in a park Two teenagers accused of murdering Brianna Ghey showed a “preoccupation” with “violence, torture and death”, a court has heard. The body of Brianna, 16, who was transgender, was discovered by dog walkers in a park in ...
See Details:
Murder-accused teens 'had preoccupation with torture'
-
ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY Guard Corps Commander-in-Cheif Major General Hossein Salami speaks at an anti-Israel protest in Tehran on Saturday. The IRGC trained Hezbollah to use human shields, say the writers. The conflict in Gaza has raised a deeply troubling issue: Reports suggest that Hamas is deliberately using civilians as shields, a ...
See Details:
A plea for Islamic voices against using human shields - opinion
-
Photo for illustration purposes only. – BERNAMA FILE PIX SHAH ALAM – The government needs to strengthen the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, especially with the exemption of visas for Chinese and Indian citizens visiting the country starting Dec 1. Universiti Tun Abdul Razak economic expert Emeritus Professor Dr ...
See Details:
Strengthen MM2H programme, promote multiple entry visa
-
GEG element removed from anti-smoking Bill KUALA LUMPUR: The generational end-game (GEG) element has been removed from the revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2023 Bill tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Nov 28). This is as the Health Ministry tries for the ...
See Details:
GEG element removed from anti-smoking Bill
-
-
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Malaysia Airlines launches year-end sale
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Dr M accuses govt of bribery over allocations
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Malaysia to check if the Netherlands still keen to send flood experts
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Appeals court to rule in Isa’s graft case on Jan 31
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Elephants Trample On Axia With Family Of Three Inside
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Sirul fitted with monitoring device
-
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd has launched its year-end sale with ticket prices starting from RM79 to domestic destinations and from RM229 to international destinations, for travellers who book flights between Nov 28 and Dec 11 this year. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said all-in one-way Economy Class ...
See Details:
Nigerian airliner lands at wrong airport
OTHER NEWS
THOSE looking for fresh produce may find themselves spoilt for choice at the biggest wet market in Klang, but visitors to the place say the condition of the facilities and ...
Read more »
Olive Grove is the first-ever gated-and-guarded development in Bercham, Ipoh with 24-hour security. IPOH: YTL Land and Development Bhd announced that Phase 1 of Olive Grove is fully sold while ...
Read more »
Screenshots of a video showing a teenager pointing a knife at an elderly e-hailing driver. PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy for holding an elderly e-hailing driver at ...
Read more »
Sprint Highway’s Semantan To KL Slip Road Fully Closed Until Dec 31 If you’re a regular user of the Sprint expressway, you’ll need to do some planning for your trips ...
Read more »
Genshin Impact Version 4.3 Leak Showcases Update to Domains New leaks reveals a quality-of-life update to Domains in Genshin Impact, making it easier for players to repeat and farm resources. ...
Read more »
CG Computers will host the Urban Republic (UR) Warehouse Clearance from 30 November to 3 December at the Atria Shopping Gallery in Petaling Jaya. During the event, visitor can get ...
Read more »
Photo for illustrative purposes only – 123RF KUALA LUMPUR – Hyperinflation has never happened in Malaysia and the government hopes it will never happen, according to the Economy Ministry. It ...
Read more »