Toll Roads Now Also Congested

Toll roads in Jakarta now frequently experience congestion similar to regular roads. The high growth in motor vehicle volume, which hasn't been matched by an increase in road length, is one of the main causes of congestion on toll roads. Despite the implementation of progressive vehicle taxes, the "3 in 1" vehicle policy, and odd-even license plate restrictions, congestion in the capital city hasn't been significantly reduced. The Jakarta Provincial Government will even implement an electronic road pricing (ERP) system on the capital's main roads.

To reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, both the government and private sector have built several toll road sections as alternatives to avoid congestion. Furthermore, toll roads shorten travel distances and save travel time.

Camareng toll road was the most heavily used toll road in Jakarta throughout 2015. According to PT Jasa Marga data, 284.7 million vehicles passed through the Camareng toll gate. This is the highest number compared to other toll road sections. In second place, the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road was used by 215 million vehicles, and in third place was the Jakarta Inner City toll road, with 208.5 million vehicles in 2015.