Backflow Is Getting Heavy, There Are 83,050 Cars Passing GT Cikatama To Jakarta

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JAKARTA - The Cikampek Utama (Cikatama) Toll Gate recorded an increase in the volume of vehicles bound for Jakarta on the flow of (reverse) H + 8 Idul Fitri 1444 Hijriah or Sunday, April 30.

According to data from the Traffic Transaction Volume of the Cikampek Utama Toll Gate, Sunday, based on temporary data at 17.00 WIB, 83,050 vehicles were recorded crossing GT Cikatama to Jakarta and 28,090 vehicles leaving Jakarta.

This figure has exceeded the total number of vehicles on Saturday, April 29 with 77,510 vehicles entering Jakarta and 30,504 vehicles leaving Jakarta.

Although it was recorded that there had started to be an increase in the flow of millennials, the situation at GT Cikampek Utama at 17.30 WIB was observed to be busy smoothly.

Meanwhile, Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi predicts the peak of the second backflow will take place on Sunday 30 April and Monday 1 April.

Budi said traffic engineering, such as contraflow, one way, and other engineering would be carried out in accordance with the situation and conditions on the ground.

He also reminded the public to ensure that the balance of electronic cards is sufficient to pay the toll road, so as not to cause queues because they have to fill the balance at the toll gate.

Downstreamers are also advised to update information about traffic engineering, especially on toll roads so that trips are not hampered.

Drivers who will travel long distances are also asked to maintain physical condition by getting enough rest and ensuring the vehicle is in prime condition and fit for road.

Drivers who feel tired are also advised to rest for a while in the rest area and not stop at the shoulder of the road.