Traffic flow over a 24-hour period from 17 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB to\n18 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB demonstrated a significant increase in\nvehicles entering Central Java, particularly through Kalikangkung Toll\nGate and Pejagan Toll Gate.<\/p>\n
According to compiled data, Pejagan Toll Gate recorded inbound\nvehicle volume of 13,570 units, with peak traffic occurring between\n00:00-01:00 WIB at 722 vehicles. Outbound vehicles heading westbound\ntotalled 1,881 units, peaking between 12:00-13:00 WIB at 251\nvehicles.<\/p>\n
Compared to the previous day, inbound traffic at Pejagan Toll Gate\nincreased significantly by 4,004 vehicles or 41.9%, whilst outbound\ntraffic declined by 3,418 vehicles or 64.5%, indicating a shift towards\nCentral Java-bound movements.<\/p>\n
At Kalikangkung Toll Gate, the main entry point to Semarang, inbound\nvehicle volume from Jakarta reached 48,150 units, with peak traffic\noccurring between 16:00-17:00 WIB at 2,847 vehicles. Outbound vehicles\nheading to Jakarta totalled 11,653 units, peaking during the same period\nat 790 vehicles.<\/p>\n
Compared to the previous day (Tuesday, 17 March 2026), inbound\ntraffic through Kalikangkung Toll Gate surged by 16,704 vehicles or\n53.1%, whilst outbound traffic declined by 5,723 vehicles or 33%,\nindicating increased holiday traveller movements into Central Java.<\/p>\n
Kombes Artanto, Spokesperson of Central Java Police Regional Command,\nstated that this vehicle increase represented part of the phased peak\nholiday traffic dynamics. \u201cCentral Java Police will implement traffic\nengineering measures including one-way systems on toll roads based on\npredetermined parameters to ensure smooth holiday traffic flow. We also\nappeal to all holiday travellers to continually update traffic\ninformation through official channels, enabling them to adjust travel\ntiming and routes appropriately,\u201d said Kombes Artanto on Wednesday\n(18\/3).<\/p>\n
With increasing vehicle flow into Central Java, the public is advised\nto plan journeys thoroughly and anticipate congestion at high-risk\npoints to support smooth 2026 Eid holiday traffic management.<\/p>\n
On 16 March (H-4 Eid), 21,329 vehicles from Jakarta entered\nKalikangkung Toll Gate, prompting Jasa Marga to open toll gates in\nphases to manage congestion. From 15-16 March, traveller inflow through\nTrans Java Toll Road into Semarang averaged 1,400-1,900 vehicles\ndaily.<\/p>\n
Police ended one-way traffic implementation from Kalikangkung Toll\nGate westward into Central Java from Sunday morning (30\/3). Vehicle\ninflow to Central Java through Kalikangkung Toll Gate on 28 March 2025\nfrom 05:59 WIB to 11:59 WIB totalled 19,978 units.<\/p>\n
Hang Nadim Airport in Batam readied full operations to manage\npassenger surges during 2026 Eid holiday travel. Central Java Police\nRegional Command prepared various measures to address congestion during\npeak holiday traffic on toll roads. Kampung Rambutan Terminal Head Revi\nZulkarnaen noted heightened traveller movements beginning on H-3 Eid.\nMetro Jaya Police reported 40% of Greater Jakarta residents had already\ntravelled for the holidays, with peak traffic predicted for the night of\n17\/3. Police arranged vehicle storage services at police substations.\nNational Police Traffic Directorate (Korlantas Polri) implemented\nnational one-way traffic engineering on 18 March 2026, coinciding with\npredicted peak Eid holiday traffic.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eid-holiday-traffic-update-2026-significant-inflow-into-central-java-at-kalikangkung-and-pejagan-toll-gates-1773809752", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }