Three contraflow or tidal flow lanes will be activated in Kuala Lumpur from July 3 as an immediate measure to tackle traffic congestion woes in the capital, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

The contraflow will involve the route from Sungai Besi toll plaza to Besaraya interchange, Jalan Maharajalela to Taman Connaught, and Jalan Ampang from Ampang Point to Jalan Tun Razak.

He said the activation of the three contraflow lanes was decided at...