Irjen Agus Suryonugroho, the head of the Indonesian Traffic Police, recently stated that the annual post-Eid al-Fitr exodus on the Trans Java toll road has been manageable so far. Various measures have been taken to ensure the safety and comfort of travelers returning after the Eid celebrations.
Key Points:
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Current Status: As of the latest update, traffic flow on the Trans Java toll road, particularly in Central Java, remains under control.
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High Traffic Volume: With a peak in returning travelers expected on Sunday (April 6th), authorities are on high alert.
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Officials Present: During a field visit to the Banyumanik toll gate in Central Java on Saturday (April 5th), Irjen Agus was accompanied by Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi and the CEO of Jasa Raharja, Rivan Purwantono.
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Strategic Measures: To ease the flow of traffic towards Jakarta, strategic actions have been implemented, including local one-way traffic arrangements and the upcoming national one-way traffic plan.
Planned Initiatives:
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Local One-Way Traffic: Sections of the toll road, such as from Km 70 to 36, have been designated for one-way traffic flow.
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Upcoming National One-Way: Tomorrow, a national one-way traffic flow from Kalikangkung (Km 414) to Jakarta will be enforced, following the directive from the Transportation Minister and the Police Chief.
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Monitoring and Coordination: Continuous monitoring and coordination between the police and transportation authorities aim to preemptively address any traffic build-ups.
Minister’s Statement:
- Dudy’s Assurance: Minister Dudy Purwagandhi noted that as of the evening of the 5th, the return traffic was flowing smoothly. The anticipation is that the national one-way traffic plan will further alleviate congestion towards Jakarta.