Puncak Road Bogor Exempted from One-Way System Until Eid

The Bogor Police Resort has confirmed that it will not implement a full one-way system (one way) on the Puncak Tourist Route in Bogor Regency until Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. This policy has been adopted to honour the tradition of family visits among the local community during the Eid celebration.

Head of Traffic Operations Development at Bogor Police Traffic Unit, Iptu Ardian Novianto, explained that large-scale traffic management will only commence on Eid Day plus one when tourist traffic begins to peak.

“During the holiday, we respect the community’s tradition of family visits. Therefore, we will not implement traffic management yet as we are concerned about numerous complaints,” said Ardian in Bogor on Tuesday (17 March).

Despite the absence of a full one-way system, police are preparing anticipatory measures in the form of situational traffic management at congestion-prone hotspots. A system of road closures or partial traffic management will be implemented in areas such as Pasir Muncang and Cisarua Market if congestion occurs. This measure is typically employed during the afternoon as people head out before iftar when vehicle volume increases.

By Tuesday evening, mid-distance travellers from Jakarta heading towards southern West Java and Central Java began to appear. The travellers were predominantly motorcyclists with characteristic additional backpacks attached to the front of their bikes.

“We can see an increase starting, however, regarding the peak prediction of the holiday exodus, we still estimate it will occur on Eid minus four or Eid minus three,” added Ardian.

Police have urged travellers to remain vigilant, particularly when passing through at night after iftar time, given the uphill gradient of the Puncak route and the risk of fog.

Police also provided safety guidance for riders planning to traverse the Puncak route. This moment becomes a meeting point between law enforcement, environmental conservation, without forgetting the side of natural blessing that can serve as a source of livelihood for the community.