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        "id": 1628560,
        "msgid": "peak-return-traffic-for-eid-2026-predicted-in-two-waves-when-1774097475",
        "date": "2026-03-21 19:07:00",
        "title": "Peak Return Traffic for Eid 2026 Predicted in Two Waves: When?",
        "author": "Anggara Wikan Prasetya",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The peak return traffic for Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected to occur in two major waves on 24 March and 28-29 March, according to PT Jasa Marga, due to holiday extensions and collective leave. To ease congestion, travellers are advised to return on 26-27 March when traffic is lighter and take advantage of a 30% toll discount, while the government's work-from-anywhere policy allows for more flexible return timings. This planning aims to ensure smoother, safer journeys for all commuters during the post-Eid rush.",
        "content": "<p>The peak return traffic for Eid al-Fitr 1447 H in 2026, or Lebaran,\nis predicted not to occur just once but in two major waves. This was\nstated by the President Director of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk, Rivan\nA. Purwantono, during a briefing at the Jasa Marga Management Training\nCentre in Bekasi. According to Rivan, 24 March 2026 is estimated to be\nthe first busiest day for the return flow, with vehicle volumes from\nvarious directions heading to Jabodetabek and other cities expected to\nsurge sharply. The peak return traffic is also predicted to occur again\non 28-29 March 2026. This second wave is likely to emerge because the\npublic will utilise additional holidays and collective leave. To\nalleviate congestion during these two peaks, Jasa Marga urges the public\nto reconsider travelling on 26-27 March, when traffic conditions are\nexpected to be lighter. In addition, toll road users can take advantage\nof a 30 per cent toll discount during that period. \u201cPlan well with the\nright timing. Check traffic density to truly enjoy the return journey\nand arrive safely,\u201d said Rivan. At the same occasion, the Director\nGeneral of Land Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, Aan\nSuhanan, emphasised that the government\u2019s work-from-anywhere (WFA)\npolicy can be utilised by returnees to arrange more flexible return\ntimes. \u201cYou can return on the 25th, 26th, 27th up to the 29th so that\nthis peak flow can be spread across each day,\u201d he said. He stressed that\nspreading travel times is key to maintaining smoothness, comfort, and\nsafety for the entire community. Returning earlier on 25-27 March could\nbe an option to avoid congestion and also enjoy the toll discount.<\/p>",
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