Officers Add Contraflow Lane Capacity On The Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road

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KARAWANG - Officers increased the capacity of the contraflow lane on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road towards Jakarta following the high volume of traffic on the return flow of Eid, Sunday night.

Ria Marlinda Paallo, VP Corporate Secretary and Legal of PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol in her statement in Karawang said that previously two lanes of contraflow were carried out from KM 70 to KM 47 towards Jakarta for the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road.

The contraflow traffic engineering was implemented from 13.14 WIB. Furthermore, the discretion of the police and PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) increased the contraflow lane capacity to three lanes from KM 66 to KM 47 towards Jakarta starting at 20.08 WIB.

It was observed that the volume of vehicle traffic returning from the direction of Trans Java on the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road began to increase.

PT JTT appealed to ensure that the driver was in prime condition and did not carry passengers and goods exceeding the load limit.

In addition, it is also advised that motorists do not enter the contraflow lane if they are tired and immediately rest in the nearest rest area, do not precede the vehicle in the contraflow lane and do not drive zigzag and turn on the vehicle lights during the day when entering the contraflow lane.

Furthermore, so that road users can also ensure that the electronic money balance is sufficient, refuel before starting the trip and bring supplies to avoid congestion in the rest area.