Understanding Traffic Engineering Terms from One Way to Contra Flow

Which one of you wants to return to your hometown? Surely you will find out about traffic information so that your journey runs smoothly without any obstacles. Usually, in planning homecoming flows, several terms appear, such as One Way, Odd-Even, and Contra Flow.

Some of these terms were actually created by the Indonesian National Police to make it easier for the public to understand and apply various regulations when traveling. Are you quite curious about these terms? Keep reading this discussion!

Definition of Contra Flow: What is it Like?

Based on sources from the Gresik Regional Police, East Java, regarding Contra Flow, which is defined as traffic rules. These rules can make changes to the normal direction when driving on the road.

The function of the Contra Flow practice is carried out for the purpose of driving comfort. Through the existence of Contra Flow, it is hoped that the traffic jam situation can be resolved, the highway will still be maintained because vehicle users, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled, pass it carefully every day, and emergency evacuation activities can run smoothly.

Contra Flow also means a situation when a driver uses an additional lane that originates from a different lane. On average, Contra Flow's practices are followed by directions from the authorities in an effort to reduce traffic jams.

Get to know the term One Way.

The opposite of Contra Flow, One Way means one direction. The broader meaning is planning in traffic by changing lanes that were originally 2-way to 1-way only. One-way practices are usually to get around high levels of traffic jams.

Another thing that is different between One Way and Contra Flow is that if One Way applies, it will use all the lanes for driving, while in Contra Flow, each passing driver can only use part of the lane.

Meaning of Odd Even

Another term that often appears in traffic information is odd-even. This means that all four-wheeled vehicles, buses, trucks carrying goods, and motorbikes with odd markings will be prohibited from plying on even dates. Likewise, vice versa. If you want to know when it will come into effect, you have to frequently look for updated information.

Engineering for this year's Eid homecoming flow

If you haven't had time to do research on POLRI engineering during this year's Eid homecoming, then here is some data and information!

Contra Flow Homecoming 2023 applies at KM 47 (West Karawang) to KM 72 (Cikampek) from April 18, 2023, at 14.00 to 24.00, continued from April 19 to April 21 from 08.00 to 24.00

Meanwhile, the One Way Homecoming Lebaran flow applies at KM 72 (Cikampek) to KM 414 (Kalikangkung Toll Gate) with main dates starting from April 19 to April 21, 2023 from 08.00 to 24.00

Then the Odd-Even rule is almost the same as Contra Flow, only for mapping the area Km 47 (West Karawang) to Km 414 (Kalikangkung Toll Gate) with a time scheme starting on April 18 at 14.00 to 24.00 and April 19 to 21, namely at 08.00 to 24.00

That is information about traffic engineering that is often carried out; make sure you understand the terms starting from One Way, Odd-Even, and Contra Flow clearly and correctly. Hopefully, this information helps you to provide a clear picture of the current traffic situation.

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