Avoid The Dense Trans Java Toll Road, Minister Of Transportation Urges The Public To Travel Back Early

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi (Photo: Antara)

Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi appealed to the public, especially private vehicle users, to avoid traveling back on January 1 and 2, 2024, to avoid congestion on the Trans Java Toll Road.

"We urge you to return on December 30 or 31, 2023. Or if the leave can be extended, you should return home after January 1 and 2, 2024, so that the trip is more comfortable and smooth," said the Minister of Transportation quoting Antara.

Based on the prediction of the Ministry of Transportation, the peak of the return flow of the new year holiday will occur on January 1 and 2, 2024.

This is reinforced by data from PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk, which projects that vehicles returning to Jabotabek reach 140 thousand vehicles, an increase of 28 percent from the peak of the 2022 Christmas and 2023 New Year homecoming flows, namely 110 thousand vehicles.

The majority of vehicles that will travel back come from the East, namely the direction of Trans Java).

To break the density on the peak day, PT Jasa Marga provided a toll rate discount of 10 percent specifically on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

This program applies to the Trans Java Toll Road for a continuous return flow from Semarang to Jakarta (GT Kalikangkung to GT Cikampek Utama).

Furthermore, the Minister of Transportation also appealed to the public not to force themselves to use rest areas on toll roads if they were full.

In addition, the Minister of Transportation also appealed to the public not to stop on the shoulder of the road. Because in addition to endangering safety, it can also cause traffic jams.

"If you are tired, people can leave the toll road in the nearest city, and can rest in the places that have been prepared. It is safer and more flexible," he said.

Another appeal is that the Minister of Transportation asks the public to always update the latest information from official social media belonging to to toll road operators and the police, so that they know information related to traffic engineering that was being implemented at that time.

"We also urge you to drive well, not take the path and obey the instructions from officers in the field. Make sure the prokes are also carried out properly," he said.