5.3 Million Vehicles Cross ASTRA Infra Tolls During Eid al-Fitr 2026 Homecoming

JAKARTA - ASTRA Infra recorded 5.3 million vehicles crossing the toll roads it manages during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return period in 2026. The figure represents accumulated traffic from 13 March to 29 March 2026 (H-8 to H+7 of Eid). This number increased by around 2.4 percent compared to the realisation in the same period the previous year. Of the total, 2.5 million vehicles were recorded crossing the Tangerang-Merak toll road. Meanwhile, around 1.8 million vehicles passed through the Cikopo-Palimanan toll road, and 998,000 vehicles went via the Jombang-Mojokerto toll road. To support the smooth flow of homecoming and return traffic during Eid 2026, ASTRA Infra carried out various strategic measures, including ensuring the readiness of road infrastructure, rest areas, and adding personnel on the ground. Group Chief Executive Officer of ASTRA Infra, Firman Yosafat Siregar, expressed his appreciation for the smooth service during the Eid period. “We hope that all our efforts during the 2026 Eid homecoming and return traffic period can leave a positive impression on all homecomers crossing ASTRA Infra toll roads. We also extend our highest thanks and appreciation to all stakeholders for the collaboration in providing the best service to road users,” he said, quoted from an official statement on Tuesday (31/03/2026). The success of this service was also supported by synergy with various stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Public Works (PU), and the National Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police. Intensive coordination was carried out, including the implementation of traffic engineering such as contra flow and one way to alleviate congestion. The Indonesian Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, also expressed appreciation at the closing of the 2026 Integrated Eid Transportation Command Post. “We express our thanks and appreciation to all parties, from stakeholders, media, and the entire community who supported the smooth integrated Eid transportation service in 2026 safely, securely, and comfortably,” said Dudy. Several road users also felt the positive impact of the improved services during this year’s homecoming and return traffic. Abdulrahman, a homecomer returning from Magelang to Cikarang, said the return journey was safe and smooth while passing through the Cipali Toll. “The rest areas are also complete with spacious parking areas, making it comfortable to rest before continuing the return journey,” he said. Sapto, a homecomer from Yogyakarta who crossed the Tangerang-Merak Toll, said this homecoming trip was much more comfortable. “The road conditions are much better, and the rest areas are more complete,” he said. ASTRA Infra also expressed appreciation to all road users for their contribution in maintaining safety during the journey. Safe travel is considered an important part of the homecoming experience that not only focuses on the destination but also on togetherness during the journey.