Traffic Management Measures Implemented for Kelapa Gading-Manggarai LRT Inauguration
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The Jakarta Transportation Agency is preparing traffic management measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the inauguration ceremony for the Kelapa Gading–Manggarai LRT Jakarta line, taking place at the Manggarai LRT Station area in South Jakarta, Wednesday (8/26).
ensure the safety and smooth flow of public mobility
According to the Jakarta Transportation Agency, the inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place from 9 AM to 11 AM, while situational traffic management measures will be implemented on Jalan Minangkabau Timur from 7 AM to 11 AM.
New LRT Jakarta Route Set for Official Launch on August 26Head of Jakarta Transportation Agency, Budi Awaluddin said traffic management measures will be implemented situationally around the Jakarta LRT Manggarai Station area for the duration of the inauguration ceremony.
"To ensure the safety and smooth flow of public mobility," he said, Tuesday (8/25).
Budi explained that residents and office-related activities in the area can still proceed, subject to traffic conditions and the directions of officers on the ground.
Traffic coming from the south, specifically from Tebet, heading east toward the Proklamasi area, which previously used Jalan Minangkabau Timur, is being diverted via Jalan Minangkabau Barat and the southern side of Jalan Sultan Agung, then routed to make a U-turn at Pasar Rumput, continuing along the northern side of Jalan Sultan Agung, Jalan Tambak, and so on.
Meanwhile, vehicles coming from the west, specifically Dukuh Atas, heading south (Tebet) or east (Proklamasi) are directed via Jalan Galunggung, Jalan Sultan Agung, and Jalan Tambak. From there, they proceed straight toward Proklamasi or make a U-turn in front of RSIA Tambak to head toward Tebet.
For vehicles traveling from the east (Proklamasi) toward the west (Dukuh Atas), traffic is diverted via Jalan Tambak and Jalan Dr. Sahardjo, followed by a U-turn in front of Toba Tabo, then proceeding via Jalan Sahardjo, Jalan Minangkabau Barat, Jalan Sultan Agung, and so on.
The Jakarta Transportation Agency is also preparing a parking area for invited guests behind Pasaraya Manggarai.
"Road users passing near the event location are advised to adjust their travel routes and allow for extra travel time during the traffic management operations, as well as to heed traffic signs and follow the directions of officers on the ground," he stated.
