DKI Closes Road Around JIS For Puncak Jakarta Celebration

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) has closed a number of roads around the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) during the peak night activities of Jakarta's 495th Anniversary (Jakarta Hajatan).

Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub), Syafrin Liputo, said that three locations were closed starting at 14.00 WIB - 21.00 WIB on Saturday (25/6), to keep the traffic flow around the area running well.

"At the locations of these points, officers will be guarded, only public vehicles, residents around JIS vehicles and VIP and VVIP vehicles may pass," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Friday, June 24.

He also appealed to people who already have tickets to watch the 495th Jakarta Celebration night event at JIS to use public transportation.

There are three locations for road closures in JIS, namely:

1. The railroad crossing Jalan Sunter Permata Raya - Jalan RE. Martadinata;

2. Intersection of Jalan Sunter Permai Raya - Jalan Bisma Raya;

3. Intersection of West Lake Sunter Road - North Lake Sunter Road.

Syafrin also appealed to people who have no interest in the area around JIS to avoid the area around JIS.

"However, for people who have to carry out their activities in the area around JIS, they can choose other alternative roads," he said.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government itself has prepared 100 units of free buses at 12 pick-up locations and will only stop at the destination point (JIS) without stopping in the middle of the trip.

In addition, the public can still use the regular TransJakarta bus service to JIS for a fee on existing routes to get to JIS.

The public is also advised to wear masks and apply health protocols during activities to minimize the spread of COVID-19 cases.

The excitement of the peak night of the 495th Jakarta Celebration can also be watched live via a live broadcast via the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Youtube account.