40,000 Vehicles Have Traversed Cipali Toll Road

Approximately 40,000 vehicles have traversed Cikopo heading towards Cirebon. Based on information gathered on Sunday, 15 March, traffic flow on the Cipali Toll Road (Cikopo–Palimanan) towards Cirebon was observed to be busy but flowing smoothly.

Between 00:00 and 17:00 WIB, approximately 40,000 vehicles were recorded traversing Cikopo towards Cirebon, representing an increase of around 11.3% compared to traffic volume during the same period the previous day.

Conversely, approximately 18,000 vehicles were recorded traversing Cikopo towards Jakarta.

Overall, traffic volume on the Cipali Toll Road increased by approximately 7.1% compared to the same period the previous day.

Rest areas along the Cipali Toll Road were observed to be busy with visitors, though parking capacity remained available, according to Ardam Rafif Trisilo, Sustainability Management & Corporate Communications Department Head at Astra Tol Cipali.

Ardam also urged homebound travellers to limit their rest time to a maximum of 30 minutes, allowing rest area facilities to be used in rotation by other road users.

Road users can alternatively utilise facilities outside the toll road by exiting through the nearest toll gate to rest and re-enter without incurring additional charges. The Trans-Java Toll Network uses a closed transaction system, meaning toll tariffs are calculated based on distance travelled.

Astra Tol Cipali also urged road users to prepare their vehicles and driving condition before travelling, such as ensuring vehicles are in good condition, sufficient fuel or electric vehicle battery capacity, adequate electronic money balance, and drivers are in good physical condition. This is important to ensure smooth and safe journeys during the Lebaran exodus period.

To guarantee travel safety, the National Police Chief emphasised that technical vehicle inspections (ramp checks) and health screening for bus crews are top priorities.

Based on data from Sampit Port Authority (KSOP), the number of ship passengers during this year’s Lebaran exodus is estimated to increase by approximately 10 per cent compared to the previous year.

Officers checked ship tickets for homebound travellers at Soekarno-Hatta Port in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Approximately 1,030 people have left Bangka Island towards Palembang, South Sumatra via Tanjungkalian Port.

As the exodus approaches Hari Raya (seven days prior), traffic through Gilimanuk Port towards Ketapang Port was observed to be congested.