Ahead Of Eid, Congestion In Tanah Abang Is Getting Terrible

The atmosphere during the day in the Tanah Abang Market area/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA Still in the atmosphere of Ramadan, the Tanah Abang Market area is getting more and more heavy in traffic. Both market visitor vehicles and vehicles that just pass by. The view of traffic jams is extraordinary on Monday, April 10.

Traffic congestion occurs from Jalan H Fachrudin, Jalan Jembatan Tinggi to Jalan Kebon Jati in the area around Tanah Abang Market.

There are no traffic police officers who regulate the flow. In fact, the lack of supervision from the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) was also used by a number of angkots and bajaj who parked carelessly.

Based on observations in the field, since 13.00 WIB, the area has been filled with vehicles. This seems to be due to the denseness of the area in the month of Ramadan for shopping.

In addition to many angkots that stopped carelessly, congestion was also exacerbated by illegal parking on the side of the road, the Tanah Abang Market area. It also appears that no officers are in charge of dealing with traffic jams.

Pedestrians were also seen forced to cross the side of the road. This is because pedestrians at Tanah Abang Market are used by traders to hold their goods.

Not infrequently, road riders are upset because of the traffic jam. Some motorists even shout hoping for smooth traffic.

"Woy go forward, go forward," shouted the driver, Monday, April 10.

Deputy Mayor of Central Jakarta, Chaidir once said that his party was preparing for control at the location.

"We have prepared an integrated meeting starting from elements of the Three Pillars of the Regional Government, Police and TNI," said Deputy Mayor of Central Jakarta, Chaidir when contacted, Wednesday, March 29.

Chaidir said his staff would also involve the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), Central Jakarta Transportation Sub-department, Social Service Sub-Department and PD Pasar Jaya in handling the Tanah Abang market. The construction of posts will also be carried out.