Majalengka \u2014 The police have implemented an open-close system at\nseveral rest areas to anticipate vehicle congestion during Operation\nKeselamatan Lodaya 2026. This policy aims to maintain smooth traffic\nflow whilst ensuring the comfort of road users resting in the area.<\/p>\n
West Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Rudi Setiawan\nstated that access restrictions are imposed when the rest area parking\ncapacity is nearing full. This measure is designed to prevent vehicle\naccumulation that could disrupt traffic flow on the toll road.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen capacity reaches approximately 90 per cent, access will be\nrestricted. When completely full, the entrance will be temporarily\nclosed to prevent vehicle buildup inside the rest area, which could\ncause congestion on the toll road,\u201d Rudi said during an inspection of\nCipali Toll Road Rest Area at Kilometre 166 in Majalengka Regency on\nMonday, 16 March 2026.<\/p>\n
In addition to vehicle capacity management, the police have installed\nsurveillance systems to monitor activities at the rest area, including\nthe movement of people and vehicles entering and exiting the area.<\/p>\n
According to Rudi, such monitoring is conducted to ensure rest areas\nremain safe and orderly for road users who stop to rest.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe monitor all movement of people and vehicles coming and going to\nensure proper oversight. Hopefully this will help prevent unwanted\nincidents,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also urged drivers to use rest areas for rest when feeling\nfatigued during their journey. By resting briefly, the risk of drowsy\ndriving can be avoided.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you feel tired, it is best to rest first so you do not become\ndrowsy whilst driving and can reach your destination safely,\u201d Rudi\nsaid.<\/p>\n
The police have also deployed field officers to anticipate increased\npublic activity at certain times, such as before breaking the fast and\nduring sahur meals.<\/p>\n
Rudi noted that by the fourth day of monitoring, vehicle volume on\nthe toll road had indeed increased. However, traffic flow remained under\ncontrol.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have prepared our management strategy. Inshallah we will do our\nbest to provide comfort for the public,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Majalengka Regent Eman Suherman stated that the Majalengka\nRegency Government fully supports the security and traffic management\nmeasures being carried out by the West Java Regional Police along with\nvarious related parties.<\/p>\n
According to him, inter-agency coordination is being conducted to\nensure the public passing through or stopping at rest areas feels safe\nand comfortable during their journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe from the Majalengka Regency Government fully support the security\nand traffic management efforts being carried out by the West Java\nRegional Police and related parties,\u201d Eman said.<\/p>\n
He also reminded drivers, particularly those returning to home towns\nand long-distance road users, not to force themselves to drive while\nfatigued.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge drivers to use rest areas for rest if they feel tired. Do\nnot force yourselves to drive while drowsy as this could endanger\nsafety,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
To support smooth and safe traffic during this high mobility period,\nthe Majalengka Regency Government has also prepared various services\nthrough several regional agencies. This support includes free health\nservices from the Health Office, a regional disaster management agency,\nthe Transportation Office, as well as civil police and fire brigades\ndeployed in the field.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/traffic-control-implemented-at-cipali-rest-areas-to-manage-congestion-1773690975", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }