101,000 Vehicles Exit Merak Toll Towards Port in Week Before Eid

The number of vehicles heading to Merak Port and its surroundings during the Eid 2026 exodus, from 11 to 18 March 2026, reached 101,441 vehicles. This figure represents a 24.2 per cent decrease compared to the exodus last year.

“It fell 24.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2025,” said Public Relations Officer of Astra Tol Tangerang-Merak, Uswatun Hasanah, on Thursday (19/3/2026).

However, compared to the number of vehicles on normal days, there was an increase of 62.4 per cent. “But it increased 62.4 per cent compared to normal weekdays,” she added.

Today, they recorded 14,809 vehicles passing through the Merak toll. She stated that since H-10 before Eid 2026, vehicle traffic on the Tangerang-Merak toll has been smooth.

The observed scene shows no significant queues, either at the Cikupa toll gate or the Merak toll exit.

Chairman of Commission III Checks Mudik Services, Praises Banten Police-ASDP

Chairman of House of Representatives Commission III, Habiburokhman, assessed that this condition is the result of thorough planning, particularly from Banten Police, in managing and engineering traffic flow. He then praised the performance of Banten Police in thwarting a drug syndicate during this mudik period.

“Mr Hengki (Banten Police Chief Inspector General Hengki) not only succeeded in smoothing traffic but also succeeded in foiling and uncovering a drug syndicate by arresting the perpetrators and securing significant evidence. Remain vigilant against drug dealers who exploit this mudik situation, so we do not become complacent,” said Habiburokhman in Merak.

He also appreciated the performance of ASDP in securing the mudik flow, both in terms of traffic smoothness and security aspects.

“If given a rating, we give it 9 out of 10. We hope this condition remains maintained until Eid day,” he concluded.