Jakarta. Several major roads in Central Jakarta will be temporarily closed on Saturday and Sunday mornings to make way for the Jakarta Running Festival, which will draw thousands of participants from across Indonesia.

The road closures will affect Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, MH Thamrin, Gatot Subroto, Gerbang Pemuda, and Sisingamangaraja.

Authorities advise motorists to plan their trips in advance, avoid the affected areas during the event hours, and expect delays around central Jakarta due to the large number of participants and spectators.

Jakarta Transportation Department head Syafrin Liputo said traffic diversions will be implemented around the race route to maintain public safety and traffic flow.

“Traffic will be diverted between 3:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.,” Syafrin said in a written statement on Friday.

“We urge road users to avoid the affected areas, follow traffic signs, and comply with instructions from officers on duty for everyone’s safety,” he added.

Syafrin also encouraged residents to use public transportation during the event to help reduce congestion around the city center.

Alternative Routes During the Closure

1. From Sarinah to Blok M:
Take Imam Bonjol – Rasuna Said – Kapten Tendean – Wolter Monginsidi – Trunojoyo.

2. From Jalan Teluk Betung to Menteng:
Use part of Sudirman–Thamrin, turn at Patung Arjuna Wijaya intersection, then continue via Imam Bonjol.

3. From Menteng to Tanah Abang:
Take HOS Cokroaminoto – GSSJ Ratulangi – Johar – KH Wahid Hasyim – KH Mas Mansyur.

4. From Stasiun Karet to Manggarai:
Use RM Margono Djojohadikoesoemo – Galunggung – Sultan Agung.

5. From Manggarai to Tanah Abang:
Take Sultan Agung – Galunggung – Karet Pasar Baru Timur III – Karet Pasar Baru Timur II – RM Margono Djojohadikoesoemo.

6. From Tanah Abang to Kampung Melayu:
Go via KH Mas Mansyur – Prof. Dr. Satrio or JLNT Dr. Satrio – Casablanca Raya – KH Abdullah Syafei.

7. From Kampung Melayu to Tanah Abang:
Take KH Abdullah Syafei – Casablanca Raya – JLNT Dr. Satrio or Dr. Satrio – Mas Mansyur.

8. From Slipi to Cawang:
Use Gatot Subroto – Simpang Susun Semanggi – S. Parman. (No closures on this route.)

9. From Cawang to Slipi:
Suggested route: Rasuna Said – Prof. Dr. Satrio – Mas Mansyur – Penjernihan – Pejompongan Raya – Tentara Pelajar – S. Parman.

10. From Senopati or Pattimura to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium:
Use Hang Lekir I – Hang Tuah Raya – Hang Lekir IV – Hang Lekir II – Hang Lekir I – Asia Afrika – Gerbang Pemuda.

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