Jasa Marga Prepares Facilities For The Contraflow Flow Of Eid Backflow

Implementation of the contraflow system on the Trans Java Toll Road.ANTARA/HO-Jasa Marga

CIKAMPEK - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk has prepared lane facilities for counter-current systems (contraflow) during the Idulfitri 1445 Hijri backflow period to improve comfort and safety for users of the expressway.

"During the implementation of traffic engineering, we will prepare counter-flow facilities (contraflow) for the safety and safety of road users," said President Director of PT Jasamarga Tollroad Operator (JMTO) Yoga Trianggoro as reported by ANTARA, Friday, April 12.

Jasa Marga will install reflectors on both sides (reflector two sides) in the median barrier along the counter-current lane so that road users are more aware of this lane.

His party will also install a delivery package on access to the opposite flow and at every five km along the counter-current lane.

The signs include two-way traffic warning, a maximum speed limit sign of 60 km per hour, a ban preceding, warning lights and counter-current lane warning signs for small vehicles.

In addition, the traffic cone will also be placed with a maximum distance of 10 meters along the counter-current lane.

Including, 20 conical traffic and plastic barriers are tightly 8-10 meters long at every 2.5 km against the current to curb and tidy up the vehicle so that it runs according to the specified lane.

Jasa Marga has added traffic control officers to certain medians, as well as the provision of road patrol vehicle escorts (PJR) as a safety car (safetycar).

"This car can periodically regulate the speed of vehicles that go through the opposite lane of the current so as not to exceed the required speed limit," he said.

The readiness of services and facilities is ensured for the implementation of traffic engineering against the current can run well and smoothly with the cooperation of road users to follow some of the rules set.

Road users are reminded not to overtake vehicles in the counter-current lane and not to drive zig zag and only to the lane.

"If road users experience travel disturbances while in the opposite lane of the current to stop at the left shoulder of the lane or the inner shoulder. Do not cross into the opposite lane," he said.