Traffic Engineering On Kuala Bingai Toll Road' Tanjung Pura Officially Stopped, Drivers Are Still Urged To Be Careful

PT Hutama Karya (Persero) officially stopped traffic engineering on the Binjai 'Langsa Section 2 Toll Road (Kuala Bingai' Tanjung Pura) as a follow-up to floods and landslides in Sumatra. (Photo: Doc. Hutama Karya)

PT Hutama Karya (Persero) officially stopped traffic engineering on the Binjai 'Langsa Section 2 (Kuala Bingai' Tanjung Pura) Toll Road as a follow-up to floods and landslides in Sumatra.

Even so, road users are advised to remain careful because there are still puddles of water with a height of about 9 cm.

In addition, there is a narrowing of the lane at several points due to the ongoing handling of culling and inundation.

"Drivers are also advised to be extra vigilant after leaving the Tanjung Pura Toll Gate and Pangkalan Brandan, considering that the arterial route around the area still has the potential to experience flooding and inundation," said Executive Vice President (EVP) Secretary Hutama Karya Mardiansyah in his official statement, Tuesday, December 2.

Hutama Karya is currently handling culling at a number of points, namely KM 18+200 Line A (Binjai direction to Stabat); KM 33+350 Line A; KM 34+000 Line A; KM 36+900 Line A (Kuala Bingai direction to Tanjung Pura) & B (Tanjung Pura direction to Kuala Bingai); KM 38+400 Line A; KM 69+500 Line B; and KM 74+400 Line A.

Gerusion handling is carried out by hoarding, compacting and tidying slopes, making temporary channels and strengthening Steel Sheet Pile (SSP) or oval stone according to repair conditions, to ensure road stability and security, especially during high rainfall.

The handling of inundation was carried out at KM 53+400 Line A and B, with the narrowing of the lane for traffic regulation only opening fast lanes.

Thus, it can reduce the burden on vehicles in slow lanes and external shoulders as well as tidy up affected areas so that lanes can still be passed safely.

" Road users are advised to reduce speed and follow the directions of officers at this point," he added.