The long-anticipated expansion of the LRT Jakarta route connecting Velodrome to Manggarai officially opened to the public, marking a milestone for urban transit in the capital. Operating with a flat fare of IDR 5,000, according to CNN Indonesia, the extended line promises to ease cross-city commuting and reshape daily travel patterns for thousands of residents.
Navigating the New Transit Realities at Manggarai
Epaper Media Indonesia notes that this rollout serves as a crucial piece in the city’s broader strategy to deliver reliable, high-speed mobility solutions across dense urban corridors.
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Anticipating the influx of passengers and dignitaries attending the launch, the Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub DKI Jakarta) implemented comprehensive traffic engineering around the station area.
Detailed Traffic Engineering and Diversion Routes
Motorists navigating the South Jakarta and Proklamasi corridors must adjust to newly instituted routing patterns designed to keep traffic flowing around the expanded station zone. According to reporting from Liputan6.com, vehicles heading from the southern area of Tebet toward Proklamasi—which typically utilize Jalan Minangkabau Timur—are now redirected via Jalan Minangkabau Barat and the southern side of Jalan Sultan Agung.
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From there, traffic must execute a U-turn at the Pasar Rumput U-turn, subsequently heading toward the northern side of Jalan Sultan Agung and Jalan Tambak. Meanwhile, motorists approaching from the west at Dukuh Atas are routed through Jalan Galunggung, Jalan Sultan Agung, and Jalan Tambak. Drivers can then proceed straight toward Proklamasi or use a U-turn in front of RSIA Tambak to loop back toward Tebet.
For drivers moving from the eastern Proklamasi corridor toward Dukuh Atas in the west, Dishub DKI Jakarta has outlined a path via Jalan Tambak and Jalan Dr. Sahardjo.
Parking Logistics and Public Advisory
To support the launch activities and accommodate attendees, officials designated specific parking zones behind Pasaraya Manggarai for invited guests. Transport authorities continue to urge the general public moving through the vicinity to factor in extended travel times and pay close attention to temporary road signs.
As the flat fare structure encourages higher ridership during the initial weeks of operation, local officials emphasize adherence to on-the-ground personnel. Motorists and commuters alike are encouraged to plan their daily routes ahead of time as the city adapts to this vital new transit artery.
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