Bogor, IDN Times – After the Christmas and New Year holidays for 2024-2025, the first weekend of the new year is expected to see heavy traffic flowing towards Puncak Bogor, as predicted by the Bogor Police Traffic Unit until Sunday (January 5, 2025). This surge in vehicles is anticipated due to the conclusion of the school holidays.
According to KBO Lantas Polres Bogor, Iptu Ardian Novianto, the traffic congestion on the Puncak Bogor route is expected to peak tomorrow, particularly on the route heading back to Jakarta. Meanwhile, this Saturday morning, starting at 7:30 AM, vehicles will be traveling in one direction from Jakarta to Puncak Bogor.
“Indeed, tomorrow marks the peak of the return traffic following the New Year and the end of the school holidays,” he informed IDN Times on Saturday (January 4, 2025).
1. Five Traffic Congestion Points on the Puncak Bogor Route
The scene on the Puncak Bogor route at Simpang Gadog ahead of the New Year 2025. (Linna Susanti/IDN Times).
Ardian elaborated that there are five main points of traffic congestion towards Puncak Bogor as well as on the return route to Jakarta during this post-New Year holiday period.
“The congestion points remain at intersections, namely Pasir Muncang, Megamendung, Lokawiratama, Pasar Cisarua, Taman Safari, and Gunung Mas,” he noted.
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2. Three Traffic Management Strategies to Be Implemented
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Traffic on Jagorawi Toll Road at KM 47 exiting Ciawi. (Linna Susanti/IDN Times).
Ardian also mentioned that the Traffic Unit has prepared three traffic management strategies to handle the expected congestion on Sunday based on the situation.
“The traffic management patterns will remain the same: Contra Flow, Odd-Even, and One Way,” he stated.
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3. Vehicle Volume to Puncak Bogor May Not Match New Year Levels
Police closed the Puncak Bogor route from Jakarta towards Cianjur and Bandung ahead of New Year’s Eve 2025, Tuesday (December 31, 2024) at 6:00 PM (IDN Times/Linna).
However, according to data from the Bogor Police Traffic Unit, the number of vehicles entering Puncak Bogor on Saturday (January 4, 2025) reached 41,122 units, while 38,415 units were returning to Jakarta.
On Sunday, an increase in the number of vehicles heading towards Jakarta is expected due to the end of the New Year holiday and the conclusion of school break.
The volume of vehicles may not reach the same levels as during the New Year holiday, where on Saturday (December 28, 2024), there were 50,108 vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks. Meanwhile, the return traffic from Puncak Bogor to Jakarta on Wednesday (January 1, 2025) reached 55,643 vehicles.
“Tomorrow, an increase is anticipated as the holiday period comes to a close. However, exact figures will only be known once the day unfolds. It’s difficult to predict at this point,” he concluded.
