Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE) to be diverted from 10.30am for two hour son Oct 21

Highway users on the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway will be diverted between KM16.7 and KM17.7 on 21 October for a simulation exercise.

The diversion will occur from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, affecting westbound traffic towards Lunas through the Penanti R&R area.

Motorists can access traffic updates via the PLUS app, social media, and other platforms, and contact PLUSLine for emergencies.

BUTTERWORTH, Oct 19 —Highway users on the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE) between KM16.7 and KM17.7 will be diverted for two hours on October 21 for an emergency simulation exercise.

PLUS Malaysia Berhad said in a statement that the diversion would be in effect from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, affecting westbound traffic travelling from Butterworth/Kubang Semang towards Lunas.

During the exercise, affected motorists will be diverted through the eastbound Penanti Rest and Service Area (R&R).

The exercise aims to assess PLUS and the relevant agencies’ preparedness, response time and coordination in handling highway emergencies, as well as evaluate accident response and safety procedures.

Participating agencies include PLUS, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Health Ministry (KKM), Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM), transport strategic partner Prifaria Sdn Bhd and highway maintenance contractor Edgenta Infrastructure Services (EIS).

Motorists can obtain the latest traffic updates through the PLUS app, PUTRI Virtual Assistant, PLUS social media platforms, including its @plustrafik account on X, and variable message signs (VMS) near the exercise area.

For emergency assistance, the public can contact PLUSLine at 1800-88-0000. — Bernama

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10 月 21 日，北海-居林高速公路 16.7 公里至 17.7 公里路段将进行模拟演习，届时高速公路使用者将被分流。

改道时间为上午 10:30 至下午 12:30，将影响途经 Penanti R&R 区前往 Lunas 的西行交通。

驾车人士可通过 PLUS 应用程序、社交媒体和其他平台获取交通信息更新，并可联系 PLUSLine 处理紧急情况。

北海，10 月 19 日讯——10 月 21 日，北海-居林高速公路 (BKE) 16.7 公里至 17.7 公里路段将进行紧急模拟演习，届时高速公路使用者将被分流两个小时。

PLUS Malaysia Berhad 在一份声明中表示，改道措施将于上午 10:30 至下午 12:30 生效，影响从 Butterworth/Kubang Semang 开往 Lunas 的西行交通。

演习期间，受影响的驾车者将被引导通过东行的 Penanti 休息和服务区 (R&R)。

此次演习旨在评估 PLUS 和相关机构在处理高速公路紧急情况方面的准备情况、响应时间和协调能力，并评估事故响应和安全程序。

参与机构包括PLUS、马来西亚公路管理局（LLM）、马来西亚皇家警察（PDRM）、消防救援局（JBPM）、卫生部（KKM）、环境部（DOE）、马来西亚民防部队（APM）、交通战略合作伙伴Prifaria Sdn Bhd以及公路维护承包商Edgenta Infrastructure Services（EIS）。

驾车人士可通过 PLUS 应用程序、PUTRI 虚拟助手、PLUS 社交媒体平台（包括其在 X 上的 @plustrafik 帐户）以及运动区附近的可变信息标志 (VMS) 获取最新的交通信息。

如需紧急援助，公众可拨打PLUSLine热线1800-88-0000。——马新社

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