Travellers Urged to Exercise Caution on Tangerang-Serang Arterial Route
The Traffic Unit (Satlantas) of Tangerang Police has enhanced security on the Tangerang-Serang arterial route ahead of the peak Lebaran exodus in 2026, given numerous sections of road damage along Jalan Raya Serang in Tangerang Regency, Banten.
Monitoring by CNN Indonesia along Jalan Raya Serang from Curug District through to Cikupa in Tangerang Regency, Banten, revealed potholes visible at several locations. Beyond the potholes in the road surface, flaking asphalt layers have also caused loose gravel to scatter, rendering the road surface slippery and potentially dangerous for road users.
Head of the Traffic Unit’s Turjawali Section at Tangerang Police, Asep Dedi Budiman, stated that road damage occurs at multiple locations, including kilometres 22 to 25 and kilometres 30 to 35 along Jalan Raya Serang. “Road damage and potholes along Jalan Raya Serang occur in areas including Bitung, Cikupa, Cibadak, Balaraja, Gembong and extending to Jayanti,” Asep explained on Sunday, 15 March.
According to Asep, the condition of damage to this national road is quite severe, with large and deep potholes present. These conditions endanger road users, particularly travellers heading towards Merak Port. “We have already sent notifications to regional government to be forwarded to the central government to promptly repair the road or exodus routes within Tangerang Police’s jurisdiction,” Asep said.
Additionally, Asep noted that his team will also install warning signs at several accident-prone locations or black spots. “We have made efforts to provide warning directional signs through banners and alerts to road users,” he explained.
For this reason, he urged travellers using Jalan Raya Serang to be vigilant about sections of damaged road and to comply with traffic signs. “Of course, prioritise safety, compliance with traffic signs, follow officer directions and maintain traffic etiquette. God willing, your journey home will be safe, comfortable and joyful,” he urged.