Full List Of Road Closures In Penang For Thaipusam From 4th-6th February 2023

Hey Penangites, this weekend, several main roads in Penang will be closed to make way for the Silver Chariot and Golden Chariot procession in conjunction with Thaipusam 2023. Thus, we’ve listed down the full list of road closures so you can start planning your journey ahead.

Several Main Roads In Penang Will Be Closed This Thaipusam Weekend 2023

On the 4th of February 2023, the procession of the Golden Chariot will begin at 6.30 am from Lebuh Queen while the Silver Chariot will begin at 7.30 am, from Lebuh Penang. Both chariots will be making their way to the Penang Waterfall Temple.

Photo: PDRM Pulau Pinang

Photo: PDRM Pulau Pinang

On the 6th of February 2023, the Golden Chariot will make its way back to Lebuh Queen at 6PM, while the Silver Chariot procession heading to Lebuh Penang will commence at 7PM.

Photo: PDRM Pulau Pinang

Photo: PDRM Pulau Pinang

With this, here are the complete road closures in Penang to take note of:

4th-6th February 2023 (6AM until the end of the procession)

Jalan Kebun Bunga (Fully closed)

Jalan Gottlieb / Lorong Air Terjun

Persimpangan Jalan Utama /Jalan Macallister (Fully closed)

Jalan Gottlieb / Jalan Burma

Jalan Gottlieb / Jalan D S Ramanathan

Jalan Gottlieb / Jalan Taman Gotterlieb

Jalan Cantonment / Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Jalan Utama / Jalan Nunn

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman / Jalan Brown

Jalan Brown / Jalan D S Ramanathan

Jalan Macallister / Jalan Sepoy Lines

Jalan Utama / Jalan Scotland

Jalan Batu Gantung / Jalan Scotland

4th February 2023 (6AM until the end of the procession)

Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling / Lebuh Chulia

Lebuh Chulia / Jalan Lebuh Pantai

Lebuh Queen (Gold Chariot), Lebuh Penang (Silver Chariot)

Lebuh Chulia

Lebuh Victoria

Gat Jalan Pragin

Jalan Cy Choy

Jalan Magazine

Jalan Dato Keramat

Jalan Utama

Jalan Kebun Bunga

6th February 2023 (6PM until the end of the procession)

Jalan Kebun Bunga

Jalan Gottlieb

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Jalan Cantonment

Jalan Macallister (Persimpangan L/Raya Codrington)

Jalan Macallister (Island Hospital) -Jalan Salah

Jalan Anson

Jalan Burma -Jalan Salah

Jalan Transfer

Jalan Sri Bahari

Jalan Penang

Lebuh Campbell

Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling

Lebuh Cina

Lebuh Pantai

Lebuh Queen and Lebuh Penang

Photo: PDRM Pulau Pinang

Photo: PDRM Pulau Pinang

Plan Your Journey Ahead This Weekend!

1,250 police personnel will be deployed, according to Penang State police chief Datuk Mohad Shuhaily Mohd Zain to ensure a smooth Thaipusam celebration as a total of 1.5 million visitors are expected this weekend.

Source: PDRM Pulau Pinang

Featured Image: Penang Harmony Corporation-HARMONICO

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