Starting Tonight Jasa Marga Reconstruction Of 5 Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Points, Those Who Want To Go To Bandung Beware Of Congestion Impacts

The road repair point is at KM 26+985 to KM 27+723 on lane 1 of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road towards Cikampek. (ANTARA/Pradita Kurniawan Syah).

BEKASI - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk is again carrying out road maintenance work with reconstruction at five points of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road to improve the safety and comfort of road users.

"The work is starting tonight, as well as our efforts to improve minimum service standards," said Operation and Maintenance Department Head Representative Office 1 Jasamarga Transjawa Tollroad Regional Division Nouval M. Rizky as reported by Antara, Friday, June 17.

He said the first point of work was on lane 1 of the Karawang Timur 2 Toll Gate (GT) from the direction of Cikampek with a handling length of 40 meters, while the second point was on lane 2 GT Karawang Timur 2 from the direction of Jakarta, which was 98 meters long.

"Work on the two road points is planned to start tonight at 21.00 WIB until Sunday (19/6) at 10.00 WIB using the flexible pavement technique," he said.

The third point of work is in lane 2 On Ramp GT Bekasi Barat with a handling length of 30 meters which will also start this evening at 23.00 WIB until Monday (20/6) at 05.00 WIB using the rigid pavement reconstruction method.

Then proceed with road repairs at Kilometer (KM) 26+985 to KM 27+723 lane 1 in the direction of Cikampek with a handling length of 155 meters from Saturday (18/6) at 10.00 WIB to Friday (24/6/2022) at 12.00 WIB .

Finally, rigid pavement reconstruction at KM 36+691 to KM 36+330 on the outer shoulder towards Jakarta with a handling length of 418 meters which is scheduled to start on Monday (20/6) at 10.00 WIB until Sunday (26/6/2022) at 15.00 WIB .

"There are no closures due to this work. The Jakarta-Cikampek toll road sections heading to Jakarta and Cikampek are still operating normally," he said.

Jasa Marga has prepared risk mitigation, including diverting the traffic flow that is affected before the work area, narrowing the work area, preparing counterpoints in case of heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and coordinating with related parties.

Jasa Marga also disseminates the work plan by installing outdoor media in the form of job warning banners and Variable Message Signs in both directions of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road to ensure this information is well received by road users.

He apologized for the inconvenience caused by the work in question, while also urging road users to anticipate the trip by ensuring the vehicle is in top condition, has sufficient electronic money balance, and refuels before starting the trip.

"Always comply with health protocols and travel requirements according to government regulations and be careful and obey signs, especially around work sites," said Nouval.

Road users can access Jasa Marga Group toll road traffic information through the 24-hour One Call Center at 14080 and the Travoy 4.0 application for iOS and Android users.