Putrajaya Road Closures for National Day

The Putrajaya road closure for National Day 2026 is an official traffic management plan by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and Perbadanan Putrajaya (Putrajaya Corporation) that enforces temporary vehicle restrictions on designated main roads, bridges, and the Core Island in Putrajaya, the federal administrative centre of Malaysia, during the Sambutan Ambang Merdeka ke-69 (the 69th Independence Day Countdown Celebration) and Hari Kebangsaan 2026. The plan addresses the congestion and security challenges posed by an expected 80,000 visitors and applies to motorists, public transport users, event attendees, and residents of Putrajaya and the wider Klang Valley.

According to the source report published by Careta on 25 August 2026, police will implement comprehensive security and traffic control in both the capital and Putrajaya, with the first phase starting on Wednesday (25 August 2026). The announcement was made by Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Key Facts

On 30 August 2026, the entire Core Island and five major bridges in Putrajaya will be closed from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm the following day, with only Jambatan Seri Bestari and Jambatan Seri Setia open for vehicle access.

Which Roads in Putrajaya Are Closed on National Day 2026?

On 30 August 2026, the Core Island and five principal bridges are fully closed: Jambatan Seri Wawasan, Jambatan Seri Saujana, Jambatan Seri Gemilang, Jambatan Putra, and Jambatan Seri Ehsan. Only Jambatan Seri Bestari and Jambatan Seri Setia remain open for access. Additional affected routes include Lebuh Bestari, Lebuh Setia, Lebuh Saujana, Lebuh Gemilang, Lebuh Wawasan, Lebuh Sentosa, Jalan Tun Hussein, Persiaran Barat, and Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSSAS).

These restrictions are enforced to guarantee the safety of the National Day parade and to prevent overcrowding within the Core Island area, which serves as the main celebration venue.

"On 30 August, the road closure in Putrajaya begins at 5 am and lasts until 6 pm the following day in its entirety, involving the 'Core Island' and several routes. Among the routes involved are Jambatan Seri Wawasan, Jambatan Seri Saujana, Jambatan Seri Gemilang, Jambatan Putra and Jambatan Seri Ehsan, while only Jambatan Seri Bestari and Jambatan Seri Setia are opened for access."

— Datuk Fadil Marsus, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, statement dated Tuesday 24 August 2026

All vehicle travel into Putrajaya on National Day 2026 must use either Jambatan Seri Bestari or Jambatan Seri Setia, because the remaining five bridges are completely closed from 5:00 am on 30 August.

What Time Do the Putrajaya Road Closures Start?

Closures begin on Wednesday 25 August 2026 with the skeleton rehearsal, which fully closes Persiaran Perdana from Jalan Kemerdekaan to Lebuh Bestari, and continue until Friday 27 August. The full rehearsals on 28 and 29 August are enforced from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon), affecting eight designated roads. The main National Day closure starts at 5:00 am on 30 August and remains in effect until 6:00 pm on 31 August.

The staggered timing allows the authorities to complete parade rehearsals without major disruption to weekday traffic, while concentrating the most severe closure on the weekend when most visitors are expected.

The earliest restrictions begin on Wednesday 25 August 2026, but the full‑scale closure that covers the Core Island and eight roads takes effect from 5:00 am on Sunday 30 August and ends at 6:00 pm on 31 August.

Can Visitors Still Travel to the Celebration Sites During the Closures?

Yes, visitors can still enter Putrajaya during the closures, but only via the two open bridges—Jambatan Seri Bestari and Jambatan Seri Setia. Additionally, Perbadanan Putrajaya provides free shuttle bus services during the entire closure period, which is the recommended mode of public transport. The police strongly advise all attendees to plan their journeys in advance and to use the shuttle system rather than private vehicles.

The PDRM has also instructed the public not to fly drones in Putrajaya, which is declared a no‑fly zone, and advised residents not to be alarmed by the ceremonial cannon fires by the Malaysian Armed Forces during both the rehearsals and the main celebration day.

Visitors heading to the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya must use the free shuttle buses and enter only via Jambatan Seri Bestari or Jambatan Seri Setia, because the entire road network around the Core Island is closed.

Who Is This Guide For in Malaysia?

This guide is for Malaysian motorists, public transport users, and event attendees planning to visit Putrajaya for the National Day 2026 celebrations, as well as residents living in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Bangi, Seri Kembangan, and other Klang Valley suburbs who need to arrange their daily commute during the closure period. It also matters for office workers based in the Putrajaya precinct and for travellers commuting from Kuala Lumpur to the administrative centre between 25 and 31 August.

Because the Core Island and main bridges are fully closed on 30 August, office workers and regular commuters face significantly longer travel times on that day, making the free shuttle buses and the two open bridges the only reliable options.

This guide is essential for any motorist or public transport user who plans to travel into Putrajaya between 25 and 31 August 2026, especially on the National Day itself when the Core Island is completely inaccessible by car.

Common Questions

Are drones banned in Putrajaya during National Day 2026?

Yes, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has explicitly declared the entire Putrajaya area a no‑fly zone for the duration of the National Day 2026 celebrations. Drones are strictly prohibited without prior approval from the authorities, and the police have urged all individuals and media operators not to operate any drone during the event period.

Can I still drive into Putrajaya on 30 August?

Yes, but only through the two designated open bridges: Jambatan Seri Bestari and Jambatan Seri Setia. The other five bridges and the Core Island are completely closed, so the police strongly recommend that drivers use the free shuttle bus service instead of private vehicles to avoid long queues and to reduce congestion.

Which roads are closed during the rehearsal on 28 August?

On 28 August 2026, eight roads in Putrajaya are closed from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm: Dataran Putra, Persiaran Perdana, Laman Perdana, Jalan P2a, Jalan P2t, Jalan P2s, Jalan P2w, and Jalan P2y. This is for the full rehearsal of the National Day parade, which coincides with the official National Day celebration.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on the primary source report: "Beberapa jalan di Putrajaya ditutup sempena Hari Kebangsaan" published by Careta on 25 August 2026, which cites a statement from Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus and references an earlier report by Sinar Harian. The Malay‑language source material was translated into English, preserving all proper nouns, road names, and place names exactly as written. No statistics have been invented; all figures—including the 2,357 police officers and the 80,000 expected visitors—come directly from the source.

This article was last updated on 25 August 2026. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against the original Careta article and the referenced Sinar Harian news report.