VP Corporate Secretary and Legal of state-owned toll road operator PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol, Ria Marlinda Paallo, said here on Sunday that the contraflow traffic policy was implemented to unblock the traffic flow density on the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road.
On Sunday evening, the traffic flow from the direction of Cikampek to Jakarta was quite congested, according to ANTARA's monitoring.
For that reason, the one-way contraflow scheme was applied from KM 55 to KM 47 in the direction towards Jakarta on the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road, starting at 7:03 p.m. local time .
The contraflow traffic scheme, Paallo said, was applied at the police's discretion.
Her side appealed to all toll road users to prioritize safety and ensure that vehicles are in excellent condition.
In addition, she also urged drivers to ensure sufficient balance of their electronic card when tapping at the toll road gate, and refill their vehicles' fuel before starting the trip.
She also advised travelers to bring their own food to avoid traffic congestion in rest areas.
She also asked motorists to always be careful in driving, obey the traffic signs and follow the directions of officers in the field.
Meanwhile, PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol previously operated five additional toll gates at the Cikampek Utama Toll Gate 8 KM 71 in the direction towards Jakarta on the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road to anticipate congestion during the holiday period.
Paallo said that the operation of the Cikampek Utama Toll Gate 8 was situational during the return flow of the Christmas and New Year holiday season.
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Translator: Khumaini, Kenzu
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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