Cikarang Utama Toll Road Expected to be Packed with 90,000 Cars
1 April 2018 14:56 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The peak of the reverse flow of 2018 Easter holiday is predicted to occur today, Sunday, April 1. Jasa Marga predicts the traffic volume on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road towards Jakarta through Cikarang Utama toll gate (GT) will increase to 90,000 vehicles.
The number increased about 19.66 percent from normal traffic of 75,000 vehicles," said Jasa Marga AVP Corporate Communication Dwimawan Heru through a written statement received by Tempo on Sunday, April 1.
Heru said, on March 31, the reverse flow vehicles began to crowd the direction of Jakarta through GT Cikarang Utama. That day, 72,900 vehicles, up 19.9 percent from normal traffic, which typically amounted to 60,800 vehicles.
While the vehicles towards Cikampek passing the GT Cikarang Utama reached 63,600 units. It increased 1.4 percent from normal traffic, which normally amounted to 62,750 vehicles.
To prevent the traffic congestion, Jasa Marga urges the vehicle users to anticipate the return trip to Jakarta, in terms of time and alternative pathways that can be used.
For the convenience, the vehicle users who want to return after the Easter holiday, Jasa Marga reminded to ensure the adequacy of fuel oil (BBM) and prepare enough supplies.
ZARA AMELIA