Cimahi Underpass Construction Triggers Traffic Chaos, Authorities Rework Flow

Traffic in Cimahi, West Java, faced severe congestion as construction began on an underpass at Jalan Gatot Subroto and repairs to the Rd. Demang Hardjakusumah Bridge. The project, promised by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, is currently in the tender phase.

The Cimahi Transportation Agency, in collaboration with TNI and Polri, implemented new traffic re-engineering schemes to manage the flow. Initially, vehicles from Jalan Amir Machmud heading towards Jalan Gatot Subroto, Baros Toll Gate, and Leuwigajah were directed through Jalan Sukimun and Jalan Bapa Ampi. However, severe traffic jams during peak hours led to a revised plan.

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The addition of personnel for traffic management has also been carried out by the Cimahi City Government, the police, and the TNI.

Under the new scheme, traffic is now split. Vehicles can use Jalan Gedong Opat and Jalan Sriwijaya, with the underpass operating in a contra-flow direction. Alternative routes via Jalan Padasuka Indah, Flyover Padasuka, Jalan Pojok Dustira, Jalan Warung Contong, Jalan Sudirman, Jalan Urip Sumoharjo, Jalan Taman Kartini, and Jalan Baros remain unchanged. Heavy vehicles continue to be directed via Jalan Amir Machmud and Jalan Mahar Martanegara towards the Baros Toll Gate or Pasirkoja Toll Gate.

Traffic diversions due to the closure of Jalan Rd. Demang Hardjakusumah for bridge maintenance also remain the same, with all vehicles rerouted via Jalan Daeng Ardiwinata (Cihanjuang) to Jalan Amir Machmud. Deputy Mayor of Cimahi, Adhitia Yudisthira, confirmed that joint personnel have been increased to manage traffic. He is also in talks with the underpass construction contractor about potentially using one lane of Jalan Gatot Subroto before extensive demolition begins, and with the West Java Provincial Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency.

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I will try to lobby, hopefully, during the construction process, if there is no massive road demolition yet, it can be passed by vehicles so that it will at least ease the vehicle buildup.