Long Weekend, There Will Be 60,146 Vehicles Will Pass On The Balikpapan-Samarinda Toll Road

Toll Gate (Photo: dock. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk (JSMR) through its subsidiary, Jasamarga Balikpapan Samarinda (JBS) predicts an increase in the volume of vehicles on the Balikpapan-Samarinda (Balsam) toll road this week.

President Director of PT Jasamarga Balikpapan Samarinda Muhammad Taufik said the increase in traffic (traffic) occurred in line with the national holiday commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ which falls on May 9.

"It is estimated that 60,146 vehicles will cross the toll road that connects Balikpapan City with Samarinda City on long holidays from 8-12 May 2024," Taufik said in a written statement, Tuesday, May 7.

Taufik detailed that this figure increased by 15.17 percent compared to the normal daily traffic volume in 2024 or 52,224 vehicles.

In line with this, PT JBS appealed to toll road users before entering the toll road to ensure that vehicles and drivers are in prime condition.

In addition, motorists are also asked to adhere to health protocols, ensure the adequacy of fuel oil (BBM) and electronic money balances and comply with signs and directions from officers in the field.

"If you are tired of driving, users of the Balikpapan Toll Road Samarinda can rest by utilizing Rest and Service Places (TIP) located at KM 36 A towards Samarinda and KM 37 B towards Balikpapan and utilizing available facilities, such as mosques, toilets and food tenants," he added.

Jasa Marga Group toll road traffic information can be accessed through Jasa Marga Group's One Call Center 24 hours at 14080, the Travoy 4.1 application for iOS and Android users if you need toll road and social media assistance (Instagram @tokokpapansamainda).