Kebon Jeruk tollgate

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