Irjen Agus Suryonugroho, the Chief of the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas Polri), and Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi inspected the post-Eid al-Fitr traffic flow at the Banyumanik Toll Gate, Central Java. The inspection took place as the volume of vehicles started to increase in the evening.
Inspection Details:
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Location: Tol Banyumanik, Sabtu (5/4/2025).
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Arrival Time: 21:53 (WIB).
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Attendees: Irjen Agus, Menhub Dudy, Dirut of Jasa Raharja Rivan A. Purwantono, Dirgakkum of Korlantas Polri Brigjen Raden Slamet Santoso, and representatives from Jasa Marga.
Observations and Statements:
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Current Jakarta-bound Traffic: 44% of the projected 2.2 million vehicles expected in Jakarta for the 2025 post-Eid al-Fitr exodus have already entered the city.
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Statement by Irjen Agus: “As of tonight, 1,220,688 vehicles have entered Jakarta, which is almost 44% of the total projection.”
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Expectation: The numbers are anticipated to increase in the coming days.
Operational Checks:
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Preparedness Assessment: Irjen Agus, accompanied by the National Police Chief Jenderal Listyo Sigit, inspected the readiness of facilities, including rest areas, stations, and traffic engineering such as local one-way regulations implemented by the Central Java Regional Police.
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On-Site Monitoring: Irjen Agus and Pak Kapolri visited Rest Area 456 to observe the flow under the local regulations, ensuring things were running smoothly and in control.
The authorities are taking proactive measures to manage the holiday traffic, including increased monitoring and coordination to ensure the safety and efficiency of the roadways during this busy period.