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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