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        "msgid": "yogyakarta-reports-increased-vehicle-traffic-through-prambanan-toll-gate-1773507444",
        "date": "2026-03-14 23:04:12",
        "title": "Yogyakarta reports increased vehicle traffic through Prambanan toll gate",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Yogyakarta Transportation Department has recorded a significant rise in vehicles entering the region through the Prambanan toll gate as the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season begins. The increase was particularly notable on 14 March 2026, with 6,778 vehicles registered by 8 pm compared to 5,269 vehicles the previous day, with peak traffic expected between 18-19 March. The department is employing real-time traffic monitoring systems across 65 control points and variable message signs to manage traffic flow during the expected surge.",
        "content": "<p>Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - The Transportation Department (Dishub) of the\nSpecial Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) has recorded an increase in vehicle\ntraffic entering the region via the Prambanan toll gate as the 2026\nLebaran exodus period commences.<\/p>\n<p>Rizki Budi Utomo, head of traffic at Dishub DIY, noted the increase\nbased on vehicle volume passing through to Yogyakarta over the past two\ndays. \u201cThere is an increase in the number of vehicles from the Prambanan\ntoll gate entering Yogyakarta,\u201d Rizki stated when contacted in\nYogyakarta on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>On 13 March 2026, a total of 5,269 vehicles were recorded entering\nYogyakarta via the Prambanan toll. By 14 March, the figure had risen\nsignificantly. \u201cYesterday, a total of 5,269 vehicles entered Yogyakarta\nfrom the Prambanan toll. Today (14\/3) by 8 pm, we had already reached\n6,778 vehicles,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dishub DIY observations, the vehicle surge occurred\nparticularly during the late afternoon, specifically between 4 pm and 7\npm.<\/p>\n<p>Chrestina Erni Widyastuti, head of Dishub DIY, indicated that the\npeak of the 2026 Lebaran exodus in the DIY region is expected to occur\non 18-19 March. \u201cWe estimate 18 to 19 March for the exodus period. For\nthe return journey, it should be 23 to 24 March, though it could also be\n28 to 29 March,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, movements of travellers via air and rail transport\nhave also begun to show increases compared to normal days. \u201cWe are\nalready seeing increases from KAI (Indonesian Railways) and Angkasa Pura\n(airport operator) compared to ordinary days,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Dishub DIY has established monitoring systems across multiple\ntransport hubs, including terminals, stations, airports, and major\nroutes leading into Yogyakarta. Traffic monitoring is supported by\ntechnology comprising 65 Area Traffic Control System (ATCS) points\nutilised for real-time traffic condition monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, three variable message sign (VMS) points have been\nactivated to convey traffic information directly to the public.<\/p>",
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