As drilling activities for the secant pile or bore pile at the Bitung Underpass in Tangerang Regency continue, traffic on the main road connecting Tangerang and Serang is running smoothly.
Based on observations on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM, traffic in the project area was busy but flowing well.
The smooth traffic on the national road is due to the second phase of traffic engineering trials being conducted for 24 hours from April 20 to 22, 2026.
The traffic engineering scheme on this route maintains vehicle flow with two lanes in each direction, both towards Serang and Tangerang, to prevent congestion points.
Other measures implemented include lane shifts around the work area, road narrowing at certain points, limited contraflow to maintain smooth traffic flow, and diverting vehicles to widened lanes.
Previously, the first phase was carried out for three days, from April 17 to 19, 2026, with a contraflow system during peak hours from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
During this phase, vehicle flow also used two lanes in each direction. Passing vehicles were diverted through widened lanes around the project area.
Bitung Underpass
The Bitung Underpass is a major road infrastructure project located in Bitung City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the area. Completed in recent years, it was built to improve connectivity and support the city’s growing economic activities, particularly related to the nearby Bitung International Port. The underpass reflects the region’s development efforts to modernize transportation and accommodate increased trade and urban mobility.
Tangerang Regency
Tangerang Regency is a regency in Banten Province, Indonesia, located just west of Jakarta. Historically, it was part of the ancient Sunda Kingdom and later developed into a key area for Dutch colonial plantations in the 19th century. Today, it is a rapidly urbanizing region known for its industrial zones, traditional Betawi and Chinese-Indonesian cultural heritage, and landmarks like the Benteng Heritage Museum.
Serang
Serang is the capital city of Banten Province in Indonesia, with a history dating back to the era of the Banten Sultanate in the 16th century. It played a key role as a center of Islamic trade and culture, and later became an administrative hub under Dutch colonial rule. Today, Serang is known for its blend of historical landmarks, such as the Great Mosque of Banten, and its modern development as a regional capital.
