North Coast Road (Java)

[3] The road was intended to ease military support, e.g. transfer of soldiers, in order to defend Java from a possible British invasion.

However, the original post road runs through the Preanger (Priangan, West Java) highlands, from Meester Cornelis (Jatinegara) going south to Buitenzorg (Bogor), and going east to Cianjur, Bandung, Sumedang, and Cirebon.

The port of Merak forms the western terminus, connecting with Bakauheni in Sumatra, the southern end of the Trans-Sumatran Highway.

The road connects the largest cities in Java, including Jakarta, Cilegon, Tangerang, Bekasi, Cirebon, Tegal, Pekalongan, Semarang, Rembang, Tuban, Surabaya, Pasuruan, Probolinggo and Banyuwangi.

[5] The North Coast Road is a major artery during the celebration of the Lebaran holiday, where transit is primarily west to east.