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Contraflow Implemented on Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road Amid Maintenance Work
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Contraflow Implemented on Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road Amid Maintenance Work

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT. Jasamarga Transjawa Tol implemented contraflow traffic engineering on the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road (Japek) between KM 23-28 towards Cikampek.
  • The measure aims to maintain smooth traffic flow around ongoing road maintenance work.
  • Drivers are advised to plan their journeys, ensure vehicle readiness, and follow traffic signs and officer instructions.

CNN Indonesia reports on traffic management measures implemented by PT. Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) on a key Indonesian artery. Our coverage focuses on the practical implications for commuters and the company's efforts to mitigate disruptions caused by essential infrastructure maintenance.

The contraflow traffic engineering, initiated at 07:41 AM WIB on Tuesday, covers the stretch from KM 23 to KM 28 of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road (Japek) heading towards Cikampek. According to Ria Marlinda Paallo, Vice President of Corporate Secretary & Legal at PT. JTT, this is a situational response to maintain traffic flow during road maintenance operations. The implementation is based on real-time traffic conditions and police discretion, underscoring a coordinated approach to managing the flow of vehicles.

Traffic engineering is carried out situationally based on field traffic conditions and at the discretion of the Police to support smooth vehicle flow during ongoing road maintenance work.

— Ria Marlinda PaalloVice President of Corporate Secretary & Legal at PT. JTT, explaining the rationale behind the contraflow implementation.

JTT emphasizes that this road maintenance is part of their commitment to ensuring the safety, comfort, and reliability of the toll road infrastructure. They have deployed security personnel and are coordinating closely with the police to keep traffic under control. While apologizing for any inconvenience, the company urges drivers to plan their travel, ensure their vehicles are in optimal condition, and maintain sufficient electronic toll balance. Adherence to traffic signs and instructions from on-site personnel is paramount. For the latest traffic information, commuters can contact the call center at 133 or use the Travoy application. This proactive approach, though potentially causing temporary delays, is vital for the long-term integrity of the Japek toll road, a critical link in Indonesia's transportation network.

The implementation of this traffic engineering continues to be evaluated and adjusted periodically according to field vehicle volume conditions.

— Ria Marlinda PaalloVice President of Corporate Secretary & Legal at PT. JTT, on the dynamic nature of traffic management during maintenance.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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