Nail traps create an additional hazard on Jakarta's challenging roadways. (JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal)

Which Roads Have Jakarta's Most Nail Traps?

Where are you most likely to hit a ‘nail trap’ in Jakarta designed to give you a flat tire? According to the police Traffic Management Center, even though officers regularly remove scattered nails from the following areas, drivers should still be alert when passing through them.

Central Jakarta
Jalan Gatot Subroto from Semanggi to Kuningan intersection
Jalan Majapahit (from Tanah Abang to Harmoni)
Jalan Gatot Subroto from Bank Mandiri to Semanggi (especially nights and weekends)

West Jakarta
Jalan S. Parman (including the Slipi flyover)
Slipi traffic light heading toward Tomang

South Jakarta
Permata Hijau Flyover to Pondok Indah
From William Mobil to Kostrad traffic light
Jalan Prof. Satrio (from Mall Ambassador to Jalan Casablanca)
Casablanca tunnel (in the direction of Mall Ambassador)

East Jakarta
Jalan TB Simatupang (near Lenteng Agung flyover to Pasar Minggu)
From Menara Saidah to Kuningan intersection
Jalan MT Haryono (especially the Pancoran intersection and flyover)

The Traffic Management Center also suggested drivers avoid nail traps by driving slightly more toward the center of the road because the nails are usually scattered on the left side. Sometimes they are hidden in a cigarette box, matchbox or folded newspapers.

Roadside tire repair businesses are believed to scatter the nails in an effort to create more customers. Robbers also scatter nails to stop cars, making them more vulnerable to assault.

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