As Many As 15,960 Vehicles Cross Toll Roads During Chinese New Year Holidays

The traffic flow atmosphere at the Kayuagung Toll Gate as part of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS). (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A total of 15,960 vehicles passed through the Terbanggi Besar-Kayu Agung Toll Road (Terpeka) or increased by 16.39 percent during the momentum of the Chinese New Year holiday compared to normal days.

Hutama Karya's EVP Mardiansyah said the increase coincided with the momentum of the Imlek long weekend which encouraged an increase in community mobility in the Lampung-South Sumatra corridor, both for intercity travel and economic activities.

PT Hutama Karya as the manager of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) said that cumulatively, the total daily traffic on all toll roads that have been operating reached 120,944 vehicles or increased by 21.34 percent compared to normal traffic.

In addition to Terpeka, an increase in traffic was also recorded on a number of other roads in South Sumatra, namely the Palembang-Indralaya-Prabumulih Toll Road (Palindra & Indraprabu) which was crossed by 12,579 vehicles or an increase of 19.90 percent compared to normal traffic.

Regionally, a significant spike also occurred on the Betung-Tempino-Jambi Toll Road (Bayung Lencir-Tempino) with 9,131 vehicles or an increase of 42.76 percent.

Meanwhile, the Sigli-Banda Aceh Toll Section 2-6 (Seulimeum-Baitussalam) recorded the highest percentage increase, namely 83.18 percent with a total of 7,831 vehicles.

Traffic monitoring is carried out continuously through the readiness of officers, the optimization of toll gates, and surveillance at points of high density to ensure that vehicle traffic remains smooth and safe during the long holiday period.

"Road users are urged to plan their trip well, comply with signs and speed limits, maintain a safe distance, and use rest areas if they feel tired or sleepy to maintain safety together," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, February 15.