Palembang & Betung, KOTABARI.COM – The main route connecting Palembang to Betung is experiencing severe traffic congestion today, Friday (4/19/2024), in the area of Mainan Village, Sembawa District, Banyuasin. Vehicles from Pangkalan Balai towards Palembang are completely at a standstill, causing the traffic situation to come to a halt.
The exact cause of the congestion has not yet been determined, but road users complain that their vehicles are trapped in a non-moving queue. Ami, one of the drivers stuck in the congestion, said, “I just came back from Pangkalan Balai, but as soon as I reached Mainan, the road was completely congested. Vehicles simply cannot move.”
The condition of the congestion in the area is quite concerning, with a long line of stationary vehicles. Drivers caught in the congestion can only resign themselves to wait for the situation to improve. “The congestion is really bad,” lamented one road user who preferred not to be named.
As of the time of this report, there is no official information regarding the exact cause of the congestion or an estimated time for traffic recovery in the area. Road users are advised to plan their travel time more carefully and seek alternative routes if possible. Further investigation is underway to determine the cause of the congestion on the Palembang-Betung Highway today.