East Java Police explained that ahead of Nyepi Day, the crossing from Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java to Gilimanuk Port, Bali was closed on Friday (28/3) at 17.00 WIB.
Dirlantas Polda East Java Kombes Komarudin said the closure of the Ketapang-Gilimanuk crossing route was to honor Hindus who would carry out Nyepi Day on Saturday (29/3).
"We will inform you starting tomorrow that the crossing from Banyuwangi to Bali will be closed at 17.00 WIB. This is in honor of our brothers and sisters who will carry out Nyepi," said Kombes Komarudin as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, March 27.
The connecting crossing between East Java and Bali will only be reopened after Nyepi's implementation on March 30, 2025.
For people who want to travel to Bali, he suggests as much as possible maximize the remaining time.
"Please if you want to travel on land to Bali before 17.00 WIB," he said.
However, he reminded every motorized vehicle driver to pay attention to the security aspect when traveling across provinces.
In addition, he also prepared matters related to the readiness of ship tickets as a means of crossing between islands.
"And the system online ticket, from now on it might be possible," he said.
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Kombes Komarudin also said that the temporary closure of the crossing route had an impact on the increase in the number of people moving from the Bali area entering East Java through Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi.
Until D-3 Nyepi and D-4 Lebaran 2025, according to him, the percentage has reached up to 65 percent.
"It has penetrated 65 percent for the current increase and the same as last night there were still queues at Gilimanuk Port to cross to Ketapang Port in the Banyuwangi area. This is because there is a limitation tomorrow afternoon," said Kombes Komarudin.
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