Broken-Down Lorry Causing Congestion on MT Haryono Street Has Been Cleared; Traffic Returns to Normal

A broken-down lorry that caused lengthy congestion on MT Haryono Street towards Halim has been dealt with. Traffic is now back to normal.

“There was a concrete mixer with a broken hose, but it has been repaired and is moving again,” East Jakarta Police Traffic Unit chief AKP Bryan Wicaksono told reporters on Thursday (15 October 2026).

Bryan said traffic had returned to normal and that the lorry had left the scene.

“The lorry is moving again,” he said.

“The congestion has now eased, and traffic is flowing smoothly and under control,” he added.

Earlier, traffic was congested on MT Haryono Street towards Halim on Thursday evening. Car and motorbike drivers were also seen using the dedicated Transjakarta bus lane.

Detikcom observations on Thursday (15 October) found a long queue of vehicles on MT Haryono Street heading towards Halim.

Traffic was crawling because of the volume of vehicles. Transjakarta buses were also caught in the congestion.