38,646 Vehicles Leave Jakarta via MBZ During Ascension Day Holiday

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - PT Jasamarga Jalanlayang Cikampek (JJC) recorded that 38,646 vehicles left Jakarta via the Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) elevated toll road on Thursday, 15th May 2026, coinciding with Ascension Day.

This figure represents a 63.84% increase compared to normal traffic conditions, which see 23,588 vehicles.

GM Operations and Maintenance of JJC, Desti Anggraeni, stated that traffic on the MBZ elevated toll road was still dominated by vehicles leaving Jakarta during the extended holiday period.

“Vehicle movement is still dominated by outbound traffic,” Desti said, as quoted in a press release on Friday, 15th May 2026.

Compared to the number of vehicles leaving Jakarta, the increase in the volume of vehicles heading towards the capital was relatively lower.

“This condition indicates that the majority of road users are still in the outbound phase of their journey,” Desti explained.

Overall, the total number of vehicles passing through the MBZ elevated toll road on Thursday reached 63,012.

This represents a 38.74% increase compared to the normal traffic volume of 45,418 vehicles.

JJC believes that the increase in vehicle volume reflects the optimal use of the MBZ elevated toll road as part of the toll road network in supporting public mobility during the Ascension Day holiday.

During the holiday period, JJC also conducted intensive monitoring of traffic conditions and ensured the readiness of operational services to maintain the smoothness, safety, and comfort of road users.

Desti urged road users passing through the MBZ elevated toll road to prioritize safety during their journey.

Road users are advised to ensure that the driver and vehicle are in good condition, maintain sufficient electricity and fuel, and anticipate potential changes in weather, especially rain, which can affect visibility and road surface conditions.