Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the diversions will occur from time to time “depending on the situation”, to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all road users.
Usuf said rally participants will gather at Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru and Sogo shopping mall before marching to Dataran Merdeka.
Traffic diversions are expected on:
- Jalan Maharajalela/slip road to Jalan Syed Putra;
- Jalan Kinabalu/U-Turn to Public Bank;
- Sultan Mohamad roundabout;
- Jalan Kinabalu/slip road to Bukit Aman tunnel;
- Jalan Kinabalu/slip road to Dato Onn roundabout;
- Dato Onn roundabout (left and right lanes);
- Dato Onn roundabout from Jalan Parlimen;
- Jalan Sultan Salahuddin-Dato Onn roundabout;
- Jalan Kuching/slip road to Jalan Sultan Ismail;
- Jalan Kinabalu (from Segambut roundabout towards Dato Onn roundabout);
- Jalan Kinabalu (from Masjid Negara to Dato Onn roundabout);
- Lebuh Pasar Besar/Jalan Hang Kasturi;
- Jalan Hishamuddin/Jalan Raja;
- Jalan Parlimen/Jalan Raja Laut;
- Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman/Jalan Tun Perak; and
- Lebuh Ampang/Jalan Tun Perak.
Usuf advised the public to plan their journeys to avoid being stuck in traffic. He also suggested that those who plan to join the rally use public transport.
The rally is expected to draw between 10,000 and 15,000 participants. Perikatan Nasional, which is organising the event to push for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s resignation, expects up to 300,000 participants.
More than 2,000 police personnel will provide security for the gathering.