SEREMBAN - Several main roads in Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, Tampin, Nilai and Kuala Pilah will be closed in stages from Thursday (Sept 10) to Sunday (Sept 13) to make way for the 2026 National Road Cycling Championships.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said this was to facilitate the running of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF)-organised championships and ensure the safety of the participants and other road users.
The race will begin with a 40.1-kilometre (km) team time trial, starting at the Rembau Museum and passing through Jalan Kota, Lubuk China, Astana Raja, Jalan Seremban-Tampin, Chengkau, Pilin, Pedas, Linggi, Pengkalan Durian and Jalan Kota before finishing at the Rembau Museum.
"The 30.4km individual time trial, meanwhile, will cover the route from the Rembau Museum through Jalan Kota-Lubuk China, Astana Raja, Jalan Seremban-Tampin, Chengkau and Kampung Panchang, before finishing at Jalan Kota-Lubuk China,” he said in a statement today.
He said there would also be two mass start events, with the 153.6km race involving several routes in Seremban starting and finishing at d'Tempat Country Club, Bandar Sri Sendayan.
"The 126.6km mass start event, meanwhile, will involve d’Tempat Country Club, Bandar Sri Sendayan, the Seremban-Bukit Nenas Expressway, Jalan Gadong (Tiara Sendayan), Felda Sendayan, Labu, Jalan Rimbun Damai, Persiaran Rimbun Indah, Jalan Gadong Jaya, Kayu Ara and Jalan Pusat Dagangan Sendayan 1, before finishing at d’Tempat Country Club,” he added.
Alzafny advised those travelling between Seremban, Rembau and Nilai to use the PLUS Highway, adding that the use of the LEKAS Highway is also encouraged, especially during the weeend.
"Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and avoid the affected routes. All road users are urged to give their full cooperation by complying with the instructions of police personnel on duty on the said dates,” he added. - BERNAMA