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The suburb of Bukit Jalil was met with heavy traffic congestions lasting for two weeks due to the heavily anticipated SEA Games 2017 events which were held at the National Stadium of Bukit Jalil.

Authorities have closed down various junctions surrounding and leading to the stadium to prepare safety routes for the athletes and significant parties.

This resulted in heavy traffic congestions around the suburb as many are forced to take alternative routes, causing massive congestions during rush hours.

The events also created inconveniences for students studying around the area, making it tough for them to travel around the campus. Student of APU, Joseph Holmes describes his inconveniences with the traffic.

[GRAB #1 / Joseph Holmes // 6 secs]:
“I was late once, and I didn’t know that road I normally take to school was blocked so it was a big problem for me.”

Similarly, the residents of Bukit Jalil also found the congestions troublesome. Zikry Ayub, Resident of Savanna condominium explains:

[GRAB #2 / Zikry Ayub // 10 secs]:
“It is sometimes inconvenient when you have to take another road or a huge U-turn to get to your destination and it can be worse during rush hours. Normally I just try to get home early so I wouldn’t have to deal with the traffic.”

Traffic is expected to return to normal after the SEA Games events.

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A heavy traffic congestion has occurred at the suburb of Bukit Jalil due to the events of the 2017 SEA Games held at the National Stadium of Bukit Jalil.

These congestions have caused inconveniences for many travelling across the suburb. Monash Radio journalist Vincent Chua reports.

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[Vincent Chua] All main roads entering or exiting Bukit Jalil are significantly more congested than usual due to the blockage of several roads around the stadium, which serves the purpose of opening a safety route for athletes and significant parties.

The congestions have also affected the students of Bukit Jalil, affecting their plans and schedules. Student of APU, Joseph Holmes, voices his opinions.

[GRAB #1 / Joseph Holmes // 6 secs]:
“I was late once, and I didn’t know that road I normally take to school was blocked so it was a big problem for me.”

Similarly, Bukit Jalil’s residents were also affected by the congestions, making it a trouble for them to travel around the area. Zikry Ayub, Resident of Savanna condominium explains:

[GRAB #2 / Zikry Ayub // 10 secs]:
“It is sometimes inconvenient when you have to take another road or a huge U-turn to get to your destination and it can be worse during rush hours. Normally I just try to get home early so I wouldn’t have to deal with the traffic.”

Traffic conditions are expected to return to normal right after the SEA Games events.

Vincent Chua reporting for Monash Radio.