Cops to close Penang highway for 6 hours on Wednesday

Cops to close Penang highway for 6 hours on Wednesday

Motorists advised to skip Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and use Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah instead.

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GEORGE TOWN:
Police will close a stretch of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway (LCE) leading to Penang Bridge for six hours tomorrow to search for evidence related to the shooting that occurred last Thursday night.

The stretch will be closed from 10.30am to 5pm.

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Motorists from George Town planning to cross the Penang Bridge or head to Bayan Baru/south of the island will have to use Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Gelugor Road).

Those planning to use the Penang Bridge to leave the island from George Town will have to exit a slip road near the Youth and Sports Complex at Gelugor Road. (opposite the USM entrance)

Meanwhile, those caught unawares will be diverted to Jalan Ahmad Nor (near Nusmetro building).

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There, motorists would be able to make a left at the traffic lights at Jalan Jelutong to head to Gelugor Road.

Also, motorists planning to head to George Town via Jalan Ahmad Nor/LCE (near Mutiara Idaman Apartments) are advised to use Jalan Perak. The exit will be barricaded as well.

Traffic cops will be on standby throughout the closure to divert traffic.

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