Traffic jam at Ciledug Raya

Traffic jam at Ciledug Raya

From Kompas

It was a relief to me after I moved to Cinere from Petukangan, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta. During my four-year stay at Petukangan, I never had a day without being stuck in a traffic jam on my way to the office and back home. There are many factors that cause the problem. Jl. Ciledug Raya is the only main road connecting South Jakarta and Tangerang, so that all vehicles -- public transportation and private cars -- use this road. The number of housing complexes keeps growing, which means that the number of cars also increases, and consequently traffic jams have become the order of the day.

The situation is even worse when there is a road accident, cables or water pipes installation. Not to mention the irresponsible parking which hinders traffic flow. The newly established flyover at Kebayoran Lama does not help solve the problem. Drivers have to put up with these circumstances at the cost of time efficiency, fuel and patience. Unfortunately, the local authorities seem oblivious to this inconvenience.

HERRY SANTOSO

Jakarta