Inspektur Jenderal (Irjen) Agus Suryonugroho, the Head of Traffic of the Indonesian National Police (Kakorlantas Polri), provided updates on the traffic conditions as a local one-way traffic system was implemented on the toll road from kilometer 70 to kilometer 188, directing traffic out of Jakarta.
Traffic Flow and Travel Recommendations
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Current Traffic Status: The traffic flow out of Jakarta was reported to be smooth during the enforcement of the local one-way traffic system.
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Recommendation for Travelers: Irjen Agus encouraged the public to utilize this opportunity for homecoming trips (mudik). He advised travelers to take advantage of the local one-way route and emphasized that it was suitable for travel on that day.
Anticipating Homecoming Traffic
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Expected Homecoming Traffic: Anticipating a higher influx of travelers returning home on the following day, Friday.
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Travel Time Distribution: To prevent traffic congestion, Irjen Agus urged the public to stagger their departure times and avoid traveling all at once.
Implementation of One-Way Traffic
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Location and Reason: The local one-way traffic system was enforced from kilometer 70 to kilometer 188 to manage the increased traffic volume.
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Alternatives Provided: Vehicles traveling from Java towards Jakarta were redirected to the Cirebon arterial road.
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Coordination: Close coordination with the toll road management (Jasa Marga) was emphasized to ensure smooth implementation.
Additional Measures
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Continued Traffic Management: Contraflow measures were gradually implemented earlier in the day due to the heavy traffic flow.
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Future Instructions: Irjen Agus mentioned the possibility of further adjustments to the traffic flow if needed to avoid congestion, with swift updates to be communicated accordingly.
Note
This report serves as a reminder for travelers to stay updated on official instructions and announcements regarding traffic management during the holiday period.
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