SEAToday.com, Jakarta - The Jakarta Provincial Government will implement traffic management measures around the Monumen Nasional (Monas) area in Central Jakarta on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM.

"Traffic will be diverted at several points to support the New Year’s Eve celebrations," stated Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency, Monday, December 30, 2024 as quoted from Antara.

A total of ten road sections will face closures during the traffic diversion. Alternative routes have been arranged to ensure smooth transportation flow for residents and visitors during the festivities.

Alternative routes will guide traffic from east, south, north, and west directions. These adjustments are designed to mitigate congestion and support the festive atmosphere near Monas. For instance, travelers from Pasar Senen heading west can take Jalan Senen Raya through Kwini I and other connecting streets to Harmoni.

Alongside traffic arrangements, the city offers special "Monas Night Tourism" experiences. Operational hours for Monas visits have been extended, featuring video mapping displays and entertainment stages to enrich the holiday festivities.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy Jakarta's city lights from Monas while remaining informed of traffic changes. Following designated routes will ensure a safer and smoother celebration experience for all.

Road Closures Near Monas

1. Simpang Jalan Budi Kemuliaan & Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan
2. Jalan Kebon Sirih (closure at Simpang Agus Salim)
3. Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim
4. Jalan Majapahit
5. Jalan Veteran III
6. Jalan Veteran II
7. Simpang Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur-Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara
8. Simpang Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan-Jalan MI Ridwan Rais
9. Simpang Jalan Perwira-Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat
10. Simpang Jalan Abdul Rahman Saleh-Jalan Kramat Kwitang

Alternative Routes

From East (Pasar Senen): Jalan Senen Raya → Jalan Kwini I → Jalan Abdul Rahman Saleh → Jalan Kramat Kwitang → Tugu Tani → Jalan MI Ridwan Rais → Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur → Jalan Perwira → Jalan Katedral → Jalan Veteran.

From South (Cikini): Jalan Menteng Raya → Jalan Arief Rahman Hakim → Tugu Tani → Jalan MI Ridwan Rais → Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur → Jalan Perwira → Jalan Katedral → Jalan Veteran.

From North (Gunung Sahari): Jalan Dr. Sutomo → Jalan Gedung Kesenian → Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara → Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat → Jalan Taman Pejambon → Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur.

From Jalan Batu III (to Harmoni): Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur → Jalan MI Ridwan Rais → Tugu Tani → Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur → Jalan Perwira → Jalan Katedral → Jalan Veteran.

From West (Tomang): Jalan Tomang Raya → Jalan Kyai Caringin → Jalan Balikpapan → Jalan Suryopranoto → Jalan Ir. Juanda → Jalan Pos → Jalan Dr. Sutomo → Jalan Gunung Sahari.

Writer: Fariz Ahmad Luthfi