TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Well, folks, it looks like Jakarta is gearing up for a royal ruckus! On Friday, October 18, 2024, the grand Deployment Ceremony of VVIP Inauguration Security for Prabowo and Gibran unfolded at Monas, where the Chief of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and the Commander of the TNI (Indonesian Military) General Agus Subianto took centre stage. It’s a classic case of “who’s who” in the security world—what’s next, a red carpet for the officers?
As we prepare for the fanfare and possibly the largest traffic jam since, well, ever, the Chief of Police reassured us that the routes taken by our illustrious VVIP vehicles towards the DPR/MPR Building have been secured. Because nothing says “welcome to the presidency” quite like the meticulous planning of a good old gridlock. In his own words, he noted, “We received information that the public would participate in welcoming… the old and new presidents.” I mean, who wouldn’t want to be stuck in traffic on a celebratory day, right? Nothing like a bit of pre-inauguration anticipation!
Now let’s talk juicy tidbits that were on everyone’s lips at the ceremony—traffic engineering. Yes, folks, clear your schedules—or maybe not, because you’ll be stuck in traffic anyway. The Jakarta Metro Police have kindly advised us to avoid the roads around the DPR/MPR Building this Sunday, October 20, 2024, because let’s face it, when politicians get together, even the roads decide to throw a party! Here’s the lowdown:
- Traffic flow from the direction of TL Lap. Tembak towards Ji Gatot Subroto will experience a detour. Think of it like a scenic route directed by someone who’s never actually driven.
- If you’re coming from the inner-city toll road, you might as well enjoy an unexpected trip to the Tomang toll road, because who doesn’t love toll booths?
- For those coming from Jl. Palmerah Timur, your journey will magically lead you through the back entrance of the DPR/MPR Building, because why not make a grand entrance?
- And if you’re headed from Jl. Gerbang Pemuda, prepare to take a sharp left. I’m telling you, it’s like a game of “which way is the best way—but you’ll never find out!”
- Oh, and from JI. Asia Afrika towards TL. Lap. Tembak? Just a little friendly “U-turn” to really keep things exciting!
- As for those coming from Semanggi towards Slipi? Let’s shake things up with a diversion to Jl. Gerbang Pemuda, because every good road trip deserves a surprise.
- Finally, if you’re aiming to get from Slipi to Jl. Gerbang Pemuda, your best bet is just to go straight to Semanggi. It’s less of a path and more of an ordeal!
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So buckle up, Jakarta! You’re in for an eventful day filled with ceremony, celebration, and enough traffic engineering to make even the most seasoned commuter weep. Remember, just when you think you’ve figured out how to navigate the city, someone else is plotting a detour. Until next time, enjoy the show from, well, your cars! Or your couch—your choice!
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