progresifjaya.id, JAKARTA – The National Police’s Traffic Corps (Korlantas) predicts that the peak return flow for Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijriah will occur on next Sunday, (14/4) and Monday, (15/4). Therefore, travelers are advised to avoid peak backflow by returning earlier or later.
This is the statement conveyed by the Kakorlantas Polri, Irjen Pol Aan Suhanan to journalists, Friday, (12/4).
“Don’t wait for the peak (backflow). We also urge you to postpone your return after that or 17, 18, 19 (April 2024),” he said.
Furthermore, Irjen Pol Aan also asked homecoming travelers to take advantage of the discounted toll rates which will be implemented from 17 to 19 April 2024. This is also intended to prevent vehicle build-up during peak reverse flows.
“Please employees, perhaps ministries, institutions, the private sector, who may be able to work from home, work from home, that can be implemented,” he added.
Apart from that, he also appealed to motorists to ensure their health condition. He also advised motorists not to force themselves to continue driving if their concentration is reduced and they feel tired.
“We continue to urge you to make sure your health or stamina is in top condition during this backflow,” he stressed.
He also said, that four-wheeled drivers should at least rest after a 4 hour journey. Meanwhile, two-wheeled riders must rest after a maximum of 2 hours of travel.
“For public transportation, the working period is eight hours. If it’s been eight hours then use a backup driver. This is friends of bus and travel entrepreneurs, there must be a backup driver, so that we can still guarantee safety,” Irjen Pol Aan said.
Previously, the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, also appealed to travelers to return this Friday, or Saturday, (13/4).
“Therefore, as recommended by the President at that time, we should return early. If possible, tomorrow or Saturday,” said Minister of Transportation Budi at Km 70 of the Jakarta-Cikampek (Japek) toll road, Thursday, (11/4) yesterday.
According to him, the return flow on those 2 days is still quiet and will not cause congestion. This is because the peak return flow is predicted to occur on H+3 and H+4 of Eid 2024.
“Because on next Sunday and Monday there will definitely be a big increase,” he said. (Bembo)