One Way Locals On Semarang-Solo Toll Road Stopped Due To Traffic Back To Normal

A number of vehicles entered the direction of Jakarta at the Kalilungkung Toll Gate in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday (13/4/2024). ANTARA/Mario Sofia Nasution

PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) has stopped the local "one way" system or one-way system on the Semarang-Solo toll road because traffic flow returns to normal.

"The termination of the local 'one way' at KM 459 to KM 414 is in accordance with the discretion of the Police," said Vice President (VP)Corporate Secretary and Legal PT Jasamarga Transjawa toll road Ria Marlinda Paallo, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, April 14.

The normal traffic flow conditions (traffic) of vehicles from KM 459 levers of the Semarang-Solo toll road to KM 414 Kalikangkuruas Toll Gate of the Batang-Semarang Toll Road have prevented local traffic engineering "one way" from being stopped.

"The 'one way' system was implemented on Saturday (13/4) and was stopped on Sunday morning at 07.30 WIB," he said.

He said the volume of vehicle traffic along the Semarang-Solo toll road was busy and was running normally in two directions again at 07.54 WIB.

He appealed to all road users to anticipate travel, ensure that vehicles are in prime condition and that electronic money is sufficient.

In addition, make sure to refuel before starting the trip and bring supplies to avoid overcrowding in the rest area (rest area).

"Always be careful when driving, obey signs and follow directions from officers in the field," he said.

Previously, the Head of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) of the National Police, Inspector General Suhanan, asked motorists who carried out the backflow of Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri to maintain tolerance while driving on the highway.

"We ask motorists to maintain tolerance and respect fellow motorists," said Inspector General of Police Aan Suhanan in Semarang, Saturday 13/4).

He said the person who went home must have been tired while driving because of the trips and activities carried out in his hometown during the holidays.

"People coming back from this village have less money and don't be temperamental on the streets," he said.