Joint Leave, The National Police Prepares Traffic Management Efforts And Prevent COVID-19

Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan (Photo: Public Relations of the Police)

JAKARTA - The National Police is preparing a traffic flow protection scheme during a leave of absence with the Prophet Muhammad SAW at the end of October. This is to anticipate traffic congestion and an increase in the spread of COVID-19.

"Related to this, the National Police Korlantas has prepared a security plan for security activities, order safety and smooth traffic (Kamseltibcarlantas) and has broken the chain of spread of COVID-19," said the Head of Penum for the Public Relations Division of the Indonesian Police, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan, to reporters, Tuesday, October 20. .

Then, his party also carried out security in order to anticipate the congestion of travelers visiting tourist attractions. Because, if that happens, the risk of contracting COVID-19 is high.

"The National Police also held cross-agency meetings with related agencies and departments in order to anticipate travelers or the public taking advantage of this long holiday for recreation, shopping, and others," said Ahmad.

It is estimated that the peak of the homecoming flow will occur on October 27 and 28. Meanwhile, for the peak flow back from October 28 to November 2.

"Homecoming is expected to occur for a week from 27 October to 2 November 2020," he said.

Meanwhile, regarding traffic flow, the National Police has prepared a scheme to anticipate congestion. Some of them are implementing the contra flow scheme on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road and restricting three-axle trucks and above from going through toll roads. Then adjust the number of vehicles in the rest area by opening and closing.

Furthermore, implementing regulations at toll gates by requiring card reader officers. Finally, arrange the crossing of the ASDP Ship.

Under the scheme, 160,916 joint personnel were deployed. With details of 94,170 Polri personnel, 24,448 TNI personnel, and 42,298 related elements.

"There are also 645 Security Posts and Integrated Posts with a focus on toll lanes, rest areas, arterial routes, tourist sites, and alternative routes or ASDP crossings," said Ahmad.