KANGAR: The Wang Kelian route has been reopened on a gradual basis following disruptions caused by landslides, with authorities imposing strict traffic controls to ensure public safety.
Perlis State Secretary Datuk Rahimi Ismail said the reopening was carried out in response to local needs, although vehicle access remains limited as road repair works by the Public Works Department are still in progress.
He said traffic flow, particularly from the lower Wang Kelian area, is being closely monitored by JKR in cooperation with the police.
“At this stage, large volumes of vehicles are not permitted due to safety concerns along affected sections of the route,” he said after attending the Perlis Go Clean: Walk And Plog For Change 2025 programme.
Rahimi added that emergency movement would not be restricted, emphasising that public safety and access to essential services remain a priority.
He said the decision was made following coordination meetings involving the Immigration Department, the National Security Council and the State Economic Planning Division.
As part of the same initiative, the state government also approved a controlled free-flow cross-border arrangement for residents of Wang Kelian and Wang Prachan, Thailand.
The move is expected to ease access to fuel and essential supplies, although cross-border users are restricted to the petrol station area in Wang Kelian.