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SMART Tunnel closed to road users for flood operations

Floodwaters still being diverted after heavy rain since this evening

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 10 Dec 2022 9:49PM

SMART Tunnel closed to road users for flood operations
The SMART Tunnel has been completely closed to users in preparation for flood operations following heavy rain since this evening. – SMART Tunnel Facebook pic, December 10, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – The SMART Tunnel has been completely closed to users in preparation for flood operations following heavy rain since this evening.

SMART, via a post on Twitter, said that the closure was implemented after receiving instructions from the Irrigation and Drainage Department at 7.13pm today.

“Mode 3 has been activated. In this mode, the tunnel is closed to traffic by the SMART Traffic Control Centre and floodwaters are still being diverted,” according to the post.

The status of the Smart Tunnel can be followed through the SMART website at www.smarttunnel.com.my, Twitter on @smarttunnel, or ‘Smart Tunnel’ on Facebook.

For more information and queries, contact the SMART helpline at 1300887188. – Bernama, December 10, 2022

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