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        "id": 1617893,
        "msgid": "trans-sumatra-tollway-experiences-24-per-cent-increase-in-traffic-during-2026-lebaran-holiday-exodus-1773669261",
        "date": "2026-03-16 20:00:00",
        "title": "Trans Sumatra Tollway Experiences 24 Per Cent Increase in Traffic During 2026 Lebaran Holiday Exodus",
        "author": "Putri Rosmalia",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Traffic volumes on Indonesia's Trans Sumatra Tollway have surged 24.68 per cent above normal levels as the 2026 Lebaran holiday exodus begins, with cumulative daily traffic reaching 134,402 vehicles as of 15 March. The Sigli-Banda Aceh and Palembang-Betung toll sections are experiencing the highest traffic volumes. Hutama Karya, the tollway operator, is implementing continuous monitoring and urging drivers to plan journeys carefully as the peak exodus period approaches mid-to-late March.",
        "content": "<p>Traffic volumes on the Trans Sumatra Tollway (JTTS) continue to show\na significant upward trend as the 2026 Lebaran holiday exodus\nintensifies. Until 15 March 2026, vehicle volumes remained high on\nseveral major stretches, particularly on inter-city corridors and access\nroads to urban areas.<\/p>\n<p>This situation reflects growing public mobility as the peak exodus\nperiod approaches, reinforced by the implementation of the Work From\nAnywhere (WFA) policy on 16 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Hamdani, Acting Executive Vice President and Company Secretary of PT\nHutama Karya (Persero), revealed that cumulatively, total daily traffic\non the operational toll stretches reached 134,402 vehicles. This figure\nrepresents an increase of 24.68 per cent compared to normal traffic\nlevels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMonitoring is carried out continuously as part of Hutama Karya\u2019s\ncommitment to ensure tollway services remain safe, smooth, and\ncomfortable for all road users,\u201d Hamdani stated in an official statement\non Monday (16 March).<\/p>\n<p>Based on daily recapitulation data for the period of 15 March 2026,\ntraffic is being recorded across various JTTS stretches. In addition to\noperational sections, Hutama Karya also recorded traffic on functional\ntoll routes. The Sigli-Banda Aceh Toll (Section 1) recorded 3,741\nvehicles, whilst the Palembang-Betung Toll (Kramasan-Pangkalan Balai\nsection) recorded 5,227 vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Hutama Karya appealed to all road users to plan their journeys\ncarefully, particularly for those utilising the WFA period to undertake\ntheir Lebaran exodus earlier than usual. Several important points for\ndrivers to note include proper journey planning and adherence to safety\nprotocols.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Lebaran exodus is predicted to occur in two major waves,\ndriven by flexible working arrangements and collective leave policies.\nThe Jakarta Transportation Department predicts the peak exodus period\nwill occur on 17-18 March 2026, with terminals being prepared to\nanticipate surges in passenger numbers. Port authorities are also\nimplementing rapid cargo handling procedures at key ports such as\nKetapang to expedite vehicle loading and unloading operations, thereby\nreducing vehicle queues.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/trans-sumatra-tollway-experiences-24-per-cent-increase-in-traffic-during-2026-lebaran-holiday-exodus-1773669261",
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