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        "id": 1642148,
        "msgid": "trans-sumatra-toll-road-sees-surge-of-213-826-vehicles-in-lebaran-return-traffic-1774803044",
        "date": "2026-03-29 23:10:00",
        "title": "Trans-Sumatra Toll Road Sees Surge of 213,826 Vehicles in Lebaran Return Traffic",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Traffic on the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road has surged by over 100% compared to normal levels during the Lebaran 2026 return period, with a cumulative daily total of 213,826 vehicles across operational sections, highlighting sustained high mobility among the public. PT Hutama Karya reports significant increases on key corridors, such as a 311.71% rise on the Sigli-Banda Aceh section, and urges drivers to plan trips carefully, adhere to traffic rules, and use rest areas to ensure safety. This infrastructure update underscores the critical role of toll roads in facilitating Indonesia's major holiday movements and the company's commitment to seamless operations through real-time monitoring and coordination.",
        "content": "<p>Traffic volumes on the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) continue to\nsurge as the Lebaran 2026 return flow progresses. So far, traffic on\nseveral main sections is still experiencing increases compared to normal\ntraffic, particularly on corridors connecting cities and access routes\nto urban areas. Acting EVP Corporate Secretary of PT Hutama Karya\n(Persero), Hamdani, stated that this condition indicates that public\nmobility during the Lebaran return period remains high in various\nregions. \u201cCumulatively, the total daily traffic on the operational toll\nsections reached 213,826 vehicles, an increase of 100.18% compared to\nnormal traffic. Monitoring is conducted continuously as part of Hutama\nKarya\u2019s commitment to ensuring that toll road services remain safe,\nsmooth, and comfortable for all road users,\u201d Hamdani said on Sunday\n(29\/3). The daily traffic recap for operational toll sections is as\nfollows: \u2022 Vehicles crossing the Terbanggi Besar \u2013 Kayu Agung Toll\n(Terpeka) recorded 26,512 vehicles, up 95.75% from normal traffic. \u2022\nVehicles crossing the Palembang \u2013 Indralaya \u2013 Prabumulih Toll (Palindra\nand Indraprabu) recorded 30,424 vehicles, up 117.07% from normal\ntraffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing the Betung \u2013 Tempino \u2013 Jambi Toll (Bayung\nLencir \u2013 Tempino \u2013 Sp. Ness) recorded 12,642 vehicles, up 53.09% from\nnormal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing the Bengkulu \u2013 Taba Penanjung Toll\n(Bengtaba) recorded 3,305 vehicles, up 61.69% from normal traffic. \u2022\nVehicles crossing the Pekanbaru \u2013 Dumai Toll (Permai) recorded 22,890\nvehicles, up 42.95% from normal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing the\nPekanbaru \u2013 XIII Koto Kampar Toll recorded 16,637 vehicles, up 171.23%\nfrom normal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing the Indrapura \u2013 Kisaran Toll\nrecorded 19,131 vehicles, up 86.03% from normal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles\ncrossing the Kuala Tanjung \u2013 Tebing Tinggi \u2013 Parapat Toll (Kuala Tanjung\n\u2013 Sinaksak), managed by PT Hutama Marga Waskita (HMW), recorded 44,204\nvehicles, up 117.48% from normal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing the Binjai\n\u2013 Langsa Toll (Binjai \u2013 Pangkalan Brandan) recorded 17,765 vehicles, up\n85.73% from normal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing sections 2\u20136 of the\nSigli \u2013 Banda Aceh Toll (Seulimeum \u2013 Baitussalam) recorded 13,640\nvehicles, up 311.71% from normal traffic. \u2022 Vehicles crossing the Padang\n\u2013 Sicincin Toll recorded 6,676 vehicles, up 101.21% from normal traffic.\nMeanwhile, for toll sections operated functionally during the Lebaran\n2026 Return Flow period on 28 March 2026, the records are as follows: \u2022\nSection 1 of the Sigli \u2013 Banda Aceh Toll (Sibanceh) (Seulimeum \u2013 Padang\nTiji), which has been opened functionally since 7 December 2025,\nrecorded 5,402 vehicles in traffic. \u2022 The Palembang \u2013 Betung Toll\n(Kramasan \u2013 Pangkalan Balai), opened functionally since 13 March 2026,\nrecorded 6,825 vehicles in traffic. \u201cHutama Karya urges all road users\nto plan their journeys well, especially for those travelling during the\nLebaran return period,\u201d he said. He explained that road users are\nexpected to obey traffic signs and speed limits, maintain a safe\ndistance, ensure the vehicle and driver are in prime condition, and rest\nat the nearest rest area if feeling tired or drowsy. He added that the\ncompany is committed to maintaining the smoothness and safety of traffic\non the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road through the readiness of personnel,\nsupporting facilities, and coordination with relevant parties as a\nmanifestation of #ServingWholeheartedly. \u201cThe public can also monitor\nthe latest information on traffic conditions and toll services through\nthe official <span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"hutamakaryatollroad\">@hutamakaryatollroad<\/span> account,\nthe HK Toll Apps application which provides operational information and\nreal-time traffic updates, as well as the official Hutama Karya website\non the special Lebaran 2026 Mudik Info menu,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/trans-sumatra-toll-road-sees-surge-of-213-826-vehicles-in-lebaran-return-traffic-1774803044",
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