Road Closures Around KL and Batu Caves for Thaipusam Procession

Traffic diversions begin tonight as police deploy over 1,500 personnel to manage chariot route and crowd safety.

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Several major roads and intersections around Kuala Lumpur and Batu Caves will be closed in stages in conjunction with the upcoming Thaipusam celebrations, as authorities prepare for the annual chariot procession and large crowds.

In the capital, 12 road intersections will be closed with traffic diverted starting 9pm today (30 January 2026) until Tuesday. The closures are to facilitate the chariot procession from the Sri Maha Mariamman Dhevasthanam Temple on Jalan Tun HS Lee to the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Asst Comm Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the affected intersections include:

• Lebuh Ampang / Jalan Perak
• Jalan Tun Perak / Jalan Pudu
• Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock / Jalan Sultan
• Jalan Sultan / Jalan Hang Jebat
• Jalan Sultan / Jalan Petaling
• Jalan Sultan / Jalan Panggung
• Jalan Sultan / Jalan Tun HS Lee
• Jalan Hang Kasturi / Jalan Sultan Mohamed
• Jalan Munshi Abdullah / Jalan Dang Wangi
• Jalan Dang Wangi / Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
• Jalan Raja Laut / Jalan Dang Wangi
• Jalan Raja Laut / Jalan Sultan Ismail

“The chariot’s return journey will begin at 3pm on Feb 2 and is expected to reach the temple at around 4am on Feb 3,” he said in a statement.

Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys in advance, use alternative routes and follow instructions from traffic personnel on duty. Authorities stressed that cooperation from the public is essential to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety.

Meanwhile, in Selangor, police confirmed that seven roads around Batu Caves will also be closed in stages from Friday until Feb 3.

Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said affected areas include the Kampung Melayu Batu Caves traffic light junction, the Batu Caves bypass slip road leading to the main entrance, and Jalan Perusahaan heading towards the temple.

A total of 166 officers and 1,354 personnel will be deployed to manage traffic and public safety around Batu Caves throughout the celebration period.

Authorities also announced that the area has been designated a no-fly zone for drones unless prior permission has been obtained.