Nusantara Regional Toll Road Experiences Traffic Increase During Easter Long Holiday

Illustration - Bali Mandara Toll Road. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Jasamarga Nusantara Tollroad Regional Division (JNT/Regional Nusantara) recorded an increase in traffic (traffic) during the long holiday in the framework of Easter.

"Accumulatively, for four days, from Thursday 17 April 2025 to Sunday 20 April 2025, JNT recorded a total traffic volume on all toll roads in the Nusantara Region of 619,970 vehicles, an increase of 0.15 percent compared to normal traffic volume," said Senior General Manager of Jasamarga Nusantara Regional Tollroad Division Tyas Pramoda Wardhani as reported by ANTARA, Monday, April 21.

Regional Nusantara recorded the number of traffic volumes during the long Easter holidays on three toll roads.

The Medan-Kualanamu-Tebing Tinggi toll road in North Sumatra recorded a total traffic volume of 59,453 vehicles, an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the total normal traffic volume.

Meanwhile, the Balikpapan-Samarinda toll road in East Kalimantan has recorded a total traffic volume of 43,990 vehicles, an increase of 0.6 percent compared to the total normal traffic volume.

Meanwhile, the Nusa Dua-Ngurah Rai (Bali Mandara) toll road in Bali has recorded 206,622 vehicles, an increase of 10.04 percent compared to the total normal traffic volume.

For information, Easter is an important celebration for Christians which usually takes place in April, precisely on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring turning point.

This year, Easter is celebrated on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

The holy day is remembered as a moment of the awakening of Jesus Christ after His death, as a form of love and sacrifice to bring hope and life to His people.

In many countries, Easter is often associated with distinctive symbols such as rabbits and colorful eggs, which are part of Western popular culture.

However, it is different from in Indonesia. In various parts of the archipelago, there are various local traditions that are passed down from generation to celebrate Easter in a distinctive and meaningful way.

Although rooted in religious values, the Easter celebration in Indonesia is also integrated with local customs and culture.

This is what makes the Easter moment not only a worship activity, but also a reflection of the nation's unique and colorful cultural richness.

These traditions not only strengthen the faith of the people, but also become a cultural attraction that attracts the attention of tourists and local cultural lovers.