Landslide blocks southbound lane on PLUS highway, causing 8 km traffic jam near Ipoh
A landslide near the Menora Tunnel forced the southbound left lane of the North-South Expressway to close, creating an 8 km backup toward Ipoh Utara.
The slide occurred this afternoon close to the Menora Tunnel, prompting officials to shut the left lane and trigger an 8 km traffic jam extending from the tunnel toward Ipoh Utara. Congestion initially covered 4 km but grew after 5 pm. The Malaysian Highway Authority said clearance crews are working on the slope, and navigation apps estimate a delay of roughly 40 minutes.
Why it matters
The blockage disrupts a major highway, affecting daily commuters and freight transport in the Ipoh area.
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