Homecoming Is Prohibited, 245 Thousand Vehicles Leave The Capital City Of Jakarta

ILLUSTRATION/VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk recorded a total of 245,496 vehicles leaving the Jabotabek area heading east, west and south for the period Thursday, May 6 to Saturday, May 8.

"This figure is down 45.5 percent from normal (traffic) traffic of 450,117 vehicles," said Jasa Marga Corporate Communication & Community Development Group Head Dwimawan Heru in a written statement quoted by Antara, Sunday, May 9.

According to Heru, the distribution of traffic in the three directions amounted to 34.5 percent heading east, 37.7 percent headed west and 27.8 percent headed south.

Details of the distribution of traffic to the east, namely at GT Cikampek Utama with a total of 43,505 vehicles leaving Jakarta, a decrease of 56 percent from the normal traffic of 98,976 vehicles. Then in Kalihurip Utama GT with a total of 41,192 vehicles leaving Jakarta, a decrease of 59.7 percent from the normal traffic of 102,152 vehicles.

The total number of vehicles leaving Jakarta to the east was 84,697 vehicles, a decrease of 57.9 percent from the normal traffic of 201,128 vehicles.

Details of the distribution of traffic leaving Jakarta heading west through the Cikupa GT Tangerang-Merak Toll Road amounted to 92,594 vehicles, a decrease of 35.1 percent from the normal traffic of 142,566 vehicles.

Meanwhile, the number of vehicles leaving Jakarta heading south/local via GT Ciawi on Jagorawi Toll Road was 68,205 vehicles, a decrease of 35.9 percent from the normal traffic of 106,423 vehicles.

Throughout the period of eliminating the Idul Fitri 1442 H homecoming from 6 to 17 May 2021, Jasa Marga urges domestic travelers (PPDN) to be excluded, such as logistic distribution service vehicles, work/service needs, sick family visits, family bereavement visits, pregnant women (accompanied by 1 family member).

However, those who are on a non-pilgrimage are required to complete the required documents, including an exit and entry permit (SIKM) and a negative RT-PCR test max 3x24 hours/a negative result ts Rapid Antigen max 2x24 hours/Genose C19 negative result before departure.

In addition, Jasa Marga urges the public to anticipate trips before entering toll roads. Ensure that vehicles and drivers are in prime condition, comply with health protocols (use masks, wash hands, keep your distance and stay away from crowds) while at rest areas, fill up fuel, and have sufficient electronic money balances.

Toll users are also advised to obey signs and directions from officers and to rest if they are tired of driving. Traffic information around toll roads can be accessed through the 24-hour Call Center at 14080 and the Travoy 3.0 application for iOS and Android users.