Temporary partial night lane closures near the Jalan Ulu Langat junction connecting to the Cheras-Kajang (Grand Saga) Highway (Exit 703) will begin from July 16 to Oct 16.

Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) in a statement today said the closures from 9pm to 4am will be implemented in stages, involving one lane at a time to facilitate preparation works for the construction of MRT piers.

"A comprehensive traffic management plan has been studied by the Cheras-Kajang (Grand Saga) Highway and Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) to ensure minimal disruption to traffic.

"The closures are a key part of our safety practice at all MRT construction site and will ensure that any risk of public injury is minimised," it said.

Hence, MRT Corp advised motorists to drive carefully near MRT worksites and to follow directional signs.

For more information on traffic diversion, the public can visit the MRT website at www.mrt.com.my or www.mymrt-underground.com.my, twitter @MRTMalaysia or twitter @MyMRT Underground or call the MRT Hotline at 1-800-82-6868.

MRT: Temporary partial night lane closures near the Jalan Ulu Langat junction