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        "id": 1631037,
        "msgid": "ministry-urges-public-to-avoid-peak-of-eid-return-flow-1774259480",
        "date": "2026-03-23 16:28:17",
        "title": "Ministry urges public to avoid peak of Eid return flow",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation has urged the public to avoid the peak periods of the 2026 Eid return flow to Greater Jakarta, recommending returns on March 23 using collective leave or March 25-27 via the Work From Anywhere policy. Authorities predict the highest traffic volume on March 24 with over 285,000 vehicles, followed by peaks on March 28 and 29, and are promoting safety and a 30% toll discount on March 26-27. This initiative aims to ensure smooth, safe travel and support post-Eid economic recovery by mitigating congestion.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cTo that end, we urge the public to return to the Greater Jakarta\narea on March 23, 2026, by utilizing the collective leave, or during the\nperiod of March 25\u201327, 2026, by taking advantage of the Work From\nAnywhere (WFA) policy encouraged by the government,\u201d he said in a\nstatement here on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Based on data from the Jasamarga Tollroad Command Center (JMTC), the\npeak of the return flow is predicted to occur on Tuesday (March 24),\nwith an estimated volume of more than 285,000 vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>This figure is higher than the peak of the homecoming flow on March\n18, 2026, which reached 270,315 vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate statement, National Police Traffic Corps head,\nInspector General Agus Suryonugroho, said there would be three peak\nreturn periods that travelers should avoid.<\/p>\n<p>The first peak is expected on March 24, 2026, followed by the second\nand third peaks on March 28 and 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe predict these three days will mark the peak of the 2026 Eid\nreturn flow. We urge the public to avoid these peak periods so that\ntraffic services can run safely, comfortably, and securely,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>President Director of PT Jasa Marga Rivan A. Purwantono called on\ntravelers to cooperate by planning their return trips in accordance with\ngovernment recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>He also reminded travelers to take advantage of the 30 percent toll\ntariff discount during the return flow period for two days, namely March\n26-27, 2026, across nine toll road sections operated by the Jasa Marga\nGroup for continuous journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia Eid travel surge: 4.41M passengers across 37\nairports<\/p>\n<p>Related news: From palace to villages, Indonesia\u2019s Eid reflects\nunity<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Gov\u2019t optimistic Eid homecoming to boost national\neconomic activities<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Aji, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-urges-public-to-avoid-peak-of-eid-return-flow-1774259480",
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