inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Bali Regional Police implores the public to avoid traveling on March 28, 2025, in connection with various traditional and religious ceremonies in the province.
Head of Public Relations Task Force of the 2025 Ketupat Agung Operation, Senior Superintendent Ariasandy said that on that day, there will be many taur senga ceremonies, pengerupukan, and ogoh-ogoh parades in Bali to welcome the series of Nyepi Days.
Ariasandy explained that the ceremonies will mainly use the road body and road intersections.
"There will definitely be a diversion of traffic, but we still do acknowledge that traffic congestion cannot be avoided," he said on Wednesday (3/19/2025).
Moreover, he continued, preparations for the ceremony by religious leaders and the Balinese community began at around 13.00 pm.
It was also said that the appeal of not going out on March 28th was in accordance with the Joint Decree (SKB) 2025.
One of the joint decisions regulates transportation operations, both in and out, to the island of Bali. On March 28, 2025 starting at 06.00 am, all goods vehicles or trucks are not allowed to operate from Denpasar to Gilimanuk.
Officers will block trucks at terminal/parking pocket locations such as Kargo Uma Ayar, Mengwi Terminal, Tabanan Terminal, and Kaliakah Terminal.
In addition, PT ASDP will stop the crossing at Ketapang Pier, Banyuwangi, East Java, on March 28 starting at 17.00 pm. Meanwhile, the crossing at Gilimanuk Pier, Jembrana Bali will be closed on March 29 starting at 05.00 am.
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