Kebon Jeruk tollgate

The Tangerang toll road, particularly the area between Kebon Jeruk and the Slipi intersection, which has been a burden for many motorists, would be a smoother and more comfortable drive if only the authorities were more responsive to the current traffic situation.

At present, the tollgates to Tangerang and the tollgates to Kebon Jeruk are both located at the same point, across the entire width of the toll road. All the vehicles going to Tangerang and to the significantly growing number of housing areas around Kebon Jeruk (Puri Indah, Kedoya, etc.) become bottlenecked. As a result, the traffic between the tollgates and the Slipi intersection often get congested.

It is necessary for the authorities to build a new set of tollgates to Tangerang that are separate from the Kebon Jeruk tollgates, located a considerable distance up the road. The current location of the Tangerang tollgates is the culprit of the present traffic congestion near the Kebun Jeruk exit area and therefore should be removed. That would be a great relief for commuters from Tangerang and Kebon Jeruk, as well as for the intercity cargo trucks which are frequent users of the toll road.

JENNY LAURITZ KHOENG

Jakarta