KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (Duke) will be closed in stages on Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the Dukethon 2009 at the Batu Toll Plaza.

In a statement, Konsortium Lebuhraya Utara-Timur (KL) Sdn Bhd said the closure would be carried out in two stages.

The first is between 10pm on Saturday to 6pm on Sunday involving Duta connecting road to Jalan Kuching, Jalan Duta and New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE).

The second closure is between 5am and 6pm on Sunday involving Duta connecting road to Gombak and Karak as well as Hulu Kelang connecting road and Ampang.

Motorists are advised to use the main roads like Jalan Tun Razak, Middle Ring Road II, Jalan Duta, Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh.