Cianjur Police: One-Way Traffic System Imposed as Vehicle Volume Rises
Cianjur (ANTARA) — Cianjur Resort Police in West Java have recorded an increase in the volume of vehicles passing through the main Puncak-Cianjur route during the extended Lunar New Year holiday, prompting the early implementation of traffic engineering measures including a one-way system.
Cianjur Police Traffic Unit Chief AKP Aang Andi Suhandi said on Tuesday that vehicle volumes had risen by approximately 20 per cent over recent days, with motorists heading to various tourist destinations, hotels and restaurants in the Puncak-Cipanas area.
No lengthy vehicle queues were observed, though at several congestion-prone points such as the Hanjawar junction, Cibodas and Cipanas Market, traffic flow was impeded but continued moving and returned to normal after traffic dispersal officers were deployed.
"Traffic is flowing normally despite the increase in vehicle volume, which is dominated by vehicles with Greater Jakarta registration plates mixed with local tourists intending to hold the 'papajar' tradition to welcome the fasting month," he said.
A number of traffic engineering measures have been implemented, including a one-way system during morning, midday and evening periods when vehicle volumes on the main route increase as holidaymakers return to their home cities after visiting tourist sites.
Dozens of officers have been placed on standby, particularly at congestion-prone points along the Cipanas-Puncak route. In addition to managing traffic flow through engineering measures, officers have also urged motorists to observe traffic regulations and not leave their lanes when queues form.
Various efforts have been made to anticipate total gridlock during the peak return flow on Tuesday, with the one-way system being implemented earlier following coordination with Bogor Police.
"It is situational — when queues extend beyond two kilometres, officers take various steps including implementing a one-way system to clear the queues and prevent total gridlock," he said.
He urged motorists to continue observing traffic regulations and to heed officers' instructions to avoid being stuck in queues for hours. "We urge motorists to obey traffic regulations and not leave their lanes when queues form," he said.
Cianjur Police Traffic Unit Chief AKP Aang Andi Suhandi said on Tuesday that vehicle volumes had risen by approximately 20 per cent over recent days, with motorists heading to various tourist destinations, hotels and restaurants in the Puncak-Cipanas area.
No lengthy vehicle queues were observed, though at several congestion-prone points such as the Hanjawar junction, Cibodas and Cipanas Market, traffic flow was impeded but continued moving and returned to normal after traffic dispersal officers were deployed.
"Traffic is flowing normally despite the increase in vehicle volume, which is dominated by vehicles with Greater Jakarta registration plates mixed with local tourists intending to hold the 'papajar' tradition to welcome the fasting month," he said.
A number of traffic engineering measures have been implemented, including a one-way system during morning, midday and evening periods when vehicle volumes on the main route increase as holidaymakers return to their home cities after visiting tourist sites.
Dozens of officers have been placed on standby, particularly at congestion-prone points along the Cipanas-Puncak route. In addition to managing traffic flow through engineering measures, officers have also urged motorists to observe traffic regulations and not leave their lanes when queues form.
Various efforts have been made to anticipate total gridlock during the peak return flow on Tuesday, with the one-way system being implemented earlier following coordination with Bogor Police.
"It is situational — when queues extend beyond two kilometres, officers take various steps including implementing a one-way system to clear the queues and prevent total gridlock," he said.
He urged motorists to continue observing traffic regulations and to heed officers' instructions to avoid being stuck in queues for hours. "We urge motorists to obey traffic regulations and not leave their lanes when queues form," he said.