In preparation for the 46th ASEAN Summit, police will implement phased road closures on six highways and 25 major roads in the Klang Valley from Friday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28.

Traffic Rehearsals Begin May 21

According to Sin Chew News, Police will conduct traffic simulation exercises on Wednesday and Thursday (May 21–22) to help motorists and traffic officers familiarize themselves with the closure routes.

In preparation for the upcoming 46th ASEAN Summit, the police will be implementing phased road closures on 6 highways and 25 major roads in the Klang Valley from this Friday (23 May) to next Tuesday (28 May).
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri stated that the closures will be carried out based on the movement of official convoys and security requirements.
Image credit: NST

Dato’ Seri Mohd Yuzi, Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, announced that 497 traffic officers will be deployed from across the country to assist the ASEAN Summit operations in Kuala Lumpur, bringing the total team to 789 officers, supported by 36 patrol cars and 503 motorcycles.

He emphasized the importance of strict security as Malaysia will be receiving several high-level ASEAN delegates.

What Roads Will Be Affected?

Traffic police officers in Malaysia preparing to escort ASEAN Summit dignitaries with patrol cars and motorbikes.
Traffic police officers in Malaysia preparing to escort ASEAN Summit dignitaries with patrol cars and motorbikes arranged for convoy duty.
Image credit: Harian Metro

From May 23–28, expect phased closures from 8AM to 8PM, especially when dignitaries are on the move.

Example: If delegates are expected at KLCC at 9AM, road closures will begin around 8AM and only reopen after all VIPs have arrived.

Closures will affect:

  • Access roads into and out of Kuala Lumpur
  • Routes to KLIA, Subang Airport, KLCC, the National Palace, and hotels housing the VIPs

Police Warnings and Public Advice

  • Do not park on affected roads, or your vehicle may be towed immediately
  • Use alternative routes or public transport
  • Heavy vehicles are prohibited during peak hours

Full List of Roads Affected:

May 23–26: Morning Closures (from 7AM until VIP escorts are completed)

  • KLIA Expressway
  • ELITE Highway (KLIA to Putrajaya)
  • Lebuhraya NKVE (Subang to Jalan Duta)
  • Lebuhraya GUTHRIE
  • Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (Sg Buloh to Jalan Duta)
  • MEX Highway
  • KL–Seremban Highway (Sg Besi to City Centre)
  • Lingkaran Putrajaya
  • Jalan Istana
  • Jalan Damansara
  • Jalan Tun Abdul Razak
  • Jalan Ampang
  • Jalan Sultan Ismail
  • Jalan Bukit Bintang
  • Jalan Imbi
  • Jalan Parlimen
  • Jalan Kuching

May 26 Specific Times:

  • Morning (8AM until arrival at KLCC)
  • Evening (from 7PM until VIPs return to hotels)

Affected Junctions:

  • Persimpangan Jalan Ampang x Jalan P. Ramlee
  • Persimpangan Jalan Sultan Ismail x Jalan P. Ramlee
  • Persimpangan Jalan Perak x Jalan P. Ramlee
  • Persimpangan Jalan Perak x Jalan Pinang
  • Persimpangan Jalan Stonor x Jalan Kia Peng
  • Persimpangan Jalan Stonor x Persiaran KLCC

May 27 Specific Times:

  • 8AM–10.30AM
  • 11.45AM–1PM
  • 1.45PM–around 3PM

Affected Roads:

  • Same intersections as May 26
  • Full stretches of:
    • Jalan Tun Razak
    • Jalan Mahameru
    • Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim
    • Jalan Parlimen / Jalan Kuching
    • Jalan Sultan Ismail

May 28 Final Day Closures:

  • From 8AM until all delegates are escorted to KLIA/Subang Airport

Affected Roads:

  • Same as May 23–26 list