D-4 Lebaran 2023, 12,594 Vehicles Leave Medan City Through High Cliff GT

Illustration-Situation of the Semarang Kalikangkung Toll Gate, Monday (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - On D-4 Lebaran 2023, Jasamarga Nusantara Tollroad Regional Division (JNT) through its subsidiary, Jasa Marga PT Jasamarga Kualanamu Tol (JMKT) recorded that 12,594 vehicles left Medan City via GT Tebing Tinggi to Tebing Tinggi arteries. The traffic volume (traffic) rose 48.7 percent compared to normal traffic in November 2022, which was 8,471 vehicles. In addition, GT Amplas also experienced an increase, which was recorded at 24,052 vehicles entering through GT Amplas or an increase of 30.8 percent compared to normal traffic in November 2022 of 18,384 vehicles. "This increase is expected to continue ahead of the peak of the homecoming flow in the North Sumatra region which is predicted to fall on Sunday, April 23, 2023," said Senior General Manager of Jasamarga Nusantara Tollroad Regional Division Truly Nawangsasi in his official statement, Wednesday, April 19. The increase in traffic volume is also reflected in the increase in visitors to the Rest Area KM 65 A (High Cliff direction), which reaches 70 percent for parking space for small vehicles, as of Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 09.00 WIB. Therefore, Jasa Marga urges the public to anticipate travel times to avoid traffic congestion. Take advantage of the optimal rest time in the rest area or no more than 30 minutes, and always apply health protocols while in the rest area.

"For safety's sake, obey traffic rules and signs, and follow directions from officers in the field. Download the Travoy app for the latest information about Jasa Marga Group toll roads and services while driving," he concluded.