AHY Confirms National Travel Routes 93.5 Per Cent Operational, 10 Toll Road Sections Free
Jakarta – The massive Lebaran exodus of 2026 looms ahead. Despite projections of surging mobility, the government is ensuring the readiness of national transportation routes.
This year’s focus extends beyond toll roads to encompassing the performance of non-toll arterial routes, which remain the backbone of logistics distribution and public travel across the five major islands.
Infrastructure and Regional Development Coordinator Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has affirmed that national road stability has reached 93.5 per cent.
Whilst the 93.5 per cent figure sounds statistically impressive, field realities demand heightened vigilance. AHY acknowledged that conditions at several locations remain varied and require immediate attention before the ten-day countdown to Lebaran.
A “rapid action” strategy is key to preventing minor damage from escalating into massive congestion.
“We understand that preservation is a priority. Road repairs and pothole filling must be completed quickly to avoid disrupting traffic flow. To this end, the Disaster Relief Unit (DRU) team has been placed on standby to respond swiftly to disruptions in the field,” AHY said at the Presidential Staff Office in Jakarta on Wednesday (11 March 2026).
Additionally, tidal flooding phenomena threaten 15 strategic points that could sever travel access if extreme weather strikes.
As a measure to break through congestion gridlock at saturated points, the government has officially released a list of 10 functional toll road sections to be operated on a limited basis.
A total of 291.13 kilometres of new toll routes will serve as an “artificial lifeline” during the Lebaran and return travel periods.
“These functional toll roads are eagerly awaited. Generally, they are not yet fully operational, but in emergency circumstances they can be utilised on a limited basis during the Lebaran period,” AHY added.
The 10 functional toll sections are distributed across three regions:
Trans-Sumatra (90.73 km)
Java (148.03 km)
Kalimantan (52.37 km)