National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo conducted a direct inspection of the return journey readiness at Bakauheni Port, Lampung, on Saturday, March 28. His observations confirmed a seamless movement of passengers and vehicles heading towards Java Island, with no significant congestion or pile-up detected.
Accompanying the Police Chief, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, who serves as the Head of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas Polri), highlighted the remarkably positive outcomes of this year’s ferry crossing management. This efficient coordination played a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations during the peak return period.
“This morning, I accompanied him to ensure that the return flow, particularly from Bakauheni to Merak, was quite good, well-controlled, with no accumulation of vehicles or passengers,” Agus stated on Saturday, March 28, from KM 62 of the Japek Toll Road. His remarks underscore the effective measures implemented to prevent bottlenecks at critical transit points.
This exemplary smooth traffic flow extended beyond the port, continuing efficiently onto the major toll road sections within the Banten region that lead directly towards Jakarta. Authorities meticulously monitored these routes to maintain optimal conditions for travelers.
By Saturday evening, the traffic conditions on the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road were consistently monitored and found to be well within normal limits. This sustained fluidity demonstrated the comprehensive planning and execution of traffic management strategies across key arteries.
Agus further reiterated the positive assessment, concluding, “The Police Chief directly checked the Bakauheni-Merak route, confirming it was still under control, and the Banten toll road, from Cikupa all the way to Jakarta, was also quite well-managed.” This final statement solidified the success of the multi-pronged approach to ensure a comfortable and unimpeded return journey for commuters.