Irjen Karyoto, the Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, inspected a security checkpoint (pospam) at Km 25B of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road (Japek) in Cibitung District, Bekasi Regency. He monitored the readiness of personnel and facilities at the checkpoint to ensure smooth traffic flow for the 2025 Eid homecoming traffic heading back to the Jakarta metropolitan area (Jabodetabek).
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Purpose of Inspection: To ensure smooth traffic flow for the 2025 Eid homecoming.
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Location: Pospam at Km 25B, Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road.
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Monitoring: Checking personnel readiness, facilities, and traffic conditions.
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Traffic Situation: The return traffic was starting to increase but remained under control.
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Traffic Engineering: Prioritizing vehicles coming from the Cikampek direction to alleviate congestion.
In his inspection, Karyoto also utilized CCTV cameras at strategic points to monitor traffic density, especially from Semarang (Km 73) to Km 60 and the exits towards Jakarta. Vehicles from the Jagorawi direction were diverted to Tanjung Priok.
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Traffic Diversion: Depending on the traffic situation, drivers might be rerouted to Ring Road Tanjung Priok if congestion persisted on the Jagorawi route.
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Personnel Alert: Traffic officers were on high alert to prevent pile-ups within the toll roads.
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Appeal to the Public: Cooperation was sought from the public to follow instructions for a safe and comfortable journey back home.
Karyoto, along with several police officials, including Wakapolda, Kapolres Metro Bekasi, and other department heads, emphasized the priority of public safety and the coordination between authorities and the community to ensure a smooth homecoming flow without significant obstacles.