The Ministry of Transportation is reminding the public to anticipate\na potential surge in return traffic expected to increase after the\nLebaran Ketupat celebrations on 28 March 2026. The peak of Lebaran\nreturn traffic is projected to occur on 24, 28, and 29 March 2026. This\ntradition could drive further movement of the population, who will\nreturn to their hometowns in a short time ahead of the end of the\nholiday period on Monday (30 March 2026).<\/p>\n
Head of the Bureau of Communication and Information at the Ministry\nof Transportation, Ernita Titis Dewi, emphasised that the weekend\nperiod, particularly Saturday (28 March 2026) and Sunday (29 March\n2026), has the potential to become a concentration point for return\ntraffic. Titis stated that public movement tends to cluster in a\nrelatively short time.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis needs to be anticipated because it has the potential to cause\ndensity on main road routes, both toll and arterial, as well as at\ntransport nodes,\u201d said Titis in a written statement in Jakarta on Friday\n(27 March 2026).<\/p>\n
She explained that, besides land roads, crossing nodes are crucial\npoints that require special attention. Crossing routes such as Bakauheni\nand Ketapang are expected to experience a significant increase in\nvehicle and passenger volume if not balanced with good travel time\nscheduling by the public.<\/p>\n
Titis conveyed that optimisation of buffer zones and delaying systems\nwill be implemented to disperse queues of vehicles heading to the\nKetapang Port area. Similarly, scheduling for two-axle goods vehicles\nnot subject to restrictions needs to be monitored to ensure smooth\noperations.<\/p>\n
\u201cBuffer zones for four-wheeled vehicles and buses are allocated at\nGran Watudodol and Bulusan Parking Pocket. Meanwhile, for goods\nvehicles, buffer zones are at Sri Tanjung and PT Pusri and Pelindo\nParking Pockets,\u201d Titis added.<\/p>\n
Titis outlined another strategy involving ferry operations. Under\nnormal conditions, 28 ferries operate. However, during dense conditions,\n30 ferries will operate, and during very dense conditions, there will be\n32 ferries operating.<\/p>\n
As another anticipatory measure, the Ministry of Transportation,\ntogether with the police, local governments, and transport operators,\nhas prepared various control scenarios, including field-based traffic\narrangements, optimisation of crossing transport capacity, and\nstrengthening operational services at ports and main distribution\nroutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIntensive monitoring is also conducted to ensure that safety and\nsmoothness of travel remain maintained, including aspects of transport\nfacility seaworthiness and personnel readiness in the field,\u201d said\nTitis.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Titis added, the ministry stresses that the\neffectiveness of these efforts greatly depends on public participation\nin managing travel times. \u201cWe urge the public not to travel\nsimultaneously during peak times. Scheduling departures, maintaining\nphysical condition, and ensuring vehicles are roadworthy are important\nfactors in supporting smooth return traffic,\u201d Titis continued.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-transportation-urges-travellers-to-schedule-trips-and-halt-illegal-balloons-1774777874", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }