IPOH, March 18 — The southbound left lane at kilometre (KM) 260.30 to KM262.05 Meru Tunnel on the North-South Expressway (NSE) will be closed for resurfacing works from Monday (March 20) until April 14.

PLUS Malaysia Berhad in a statement said the temporary closure would be done in stages from 9pm to noon every day.

It said the contraflow lane will be activated depending on the current needs to facilitate traffic movement at the affected stretch.

It advised road users heading south from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur to plan their journey using the PLUS App to get the latest traffic information.

"They are also advised to follow traffic signs and instructions issued by PLUS from time to time when passing through the affected stretch,” read the statement. — Bernama