Anticipate Buildup, Homecomers Are Urged To Rest For A Maximum Of 30 Minutes In The Rest Area

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JAKARTA - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk appealed to people who travel during the Lebaran 2024 homecoming period to only rest for a maximum of 30 minutes in the rest area.

Jasa Marga's Corporate Communication & Community Development Group Head Lisye Octaviana appealed to travelers not to linger and it was recommended to take away food purchased in the rest area.

"While in the rest area, we also urge you to be wise in using the time, to take turns with others and a maximum of 30 minutes," Lisye said in a press conference at his office, quoted Friday, March 22.

He also revealed that the recommendation to buy food by take away or wrapped solely so that there is no accumulation of travelers in the rest area.

"Then it is also recommended to buy food by take away so that there is no buildup in the rest area," he said.

Not only that, travelers are also expected to always maintain rest area cleanliness and continue to apply health protocols. In fact, travelers are advised not to force their way into the rest area if it is full.

Thus, said Lisye, travelers are expected to use the next rest area or be able to take advantage of toll exit access to be able to rest.

"If the rest area is full, use a rest area outside the toll road (closest to toll exit access) and then re-enter the toll road, continue the journey," he said.

Finally, he continued, travelers are also advised to take advantage of health service posts in rest areas if they need health checks.

"Homecomers can take advantage of health care posts in the rest area if needed, so they don't force conditions," he concluded.