KL Malaysia Road Closures for ASEAN Summit 2025 & Tips for Employers

Kuala Lumpur will see significant and rolling road and expressway closures from October 25 to 29, 2025, as Malaysia hosts the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

This high-profile event, expected to be one of the largest in ASEAN history, will host Heads of State/Government from 10 ASEAN nations along with major Dialogue Partners like the US, China, and others. These measures are necessary to ensure smooth movement and high-level security for all leaders and international delegates.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has stressed that the closures will be temporary and phased, not a 24-hour "lockdown," but traffic disruption will be substantial, particularly around the city centre.

Duration & Schedule

Date	Day	Advisory
October 25	Saturday	Initial traffic control and partial closures near major venues and airport routes (dry run routes).
October 26–28	Sunday–Tuesday	Full and intermittent rolling closures during peak summit sessions and delegate movements. Heaviest disruption around KLCC/Golden Triangle.
October 29	Wednesday	Gradual reopening of affected roads as final delegates depart.

Key Roads Affected

Road Name	Area / Note
Jalan Ampang	Near KLCC area
Jalan Sultan Ismail	Bukit Bintang zone
Jalan P. Ramlee	Near business & hotel district
Jalan Pinang	KLCC vicinity
Jalan Binjai	City centre
Persiaran KLCC	KL Convention Centre area
Jalan Tun Razak	Major arterial road
Jalan Parlimen	Near Parliament building
Jalan Bukit Bintang	Shopping & business area
Jalan Imbi	Connected to Bukit Bintang
Jalan Damansara	City fringe access road
Jalan Istana	Near transportation hub
Jalan Kuching	Key city entry route
Jalan Perak	Near KLCC business zone

Major Expressways & Highways

Expressway / Highway	Affected Section
Maju Expressway (MEX)	Kuala Lumpur ↔ Putrajaya
North–South Expressway (PLUS)	Sungai Buloh ↔ Jalan Duta
ELITE Expressway	KLIA ↔ Putrajaya
New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)	Subang ↔ Jalan Duta
Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE)	Full stretch may face diversions
KL–Seremban Expressway	Sungai Besi ↔ Kuala Lumpur city centre

Public Transport Advisory

Authorities encourage commuters to use MRT, LRT, and Monorail services, which will operate extended hours in central areas. Employers can remind staff to plan travel routes ahead or use park-and-ride facilities to reduce delays.

What Employers Should Do During ASEAN Summit 2025

Plan flexible or remote work arrangements for employees affected by closures.
Inform staff early about expected traffic delays and alternative transport options.
Coordinate office deliveries or client meetings outside restricted zones.
Monitor official updates from PDRM, DBKL, and the Transport Ministry for real-time road changes.
Support working parents, as some schools in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will remain online during the summit week.

With proper planning and clear communication, workplaces in KL can stay productive while navigating the traffic and security measures during the ASEAN Summit 2025.

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