Protests in Jakarta Today, Avoid Sudirman and Medan Merdeka Selatan Street

JAKARTA - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate (TMC) urges motorists to avoid Jalan Jenderal Sudirman and Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan in Central Jakarta today due to a demonstration by community groups. Road users are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Management (TMC) reported via its official social media account on Thursday, November 13, that a demonstration would be held in the area of ​​Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Atma Jaya University, and Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan from around 9:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) until the protest ends.

"All road users are advised to avoid the area around the demonstration as traffic congestion is likely," it wrote.

Road users are asked to comply with the directions of officers on the ground for the sake of smooth and orderly traffic.

Road users are asked to comply with the directions of officers on the ground for the sake of smooth and orderly traffic.