Astra Tol Cipali: Vehicle Flow Up 19.9 Per Cent Ahead of Eid Exodus
Cirebon — Astra Tol Cipali, operator of the Cikopo-Palimanan (Cipali) toll road in West Java, recorded vehicle traffic up 19.9 per cent on 13 March 2026 ahead of the Eid holiday exodus.
“Overall, current traffic volume is up 19.9 per cent compared to the same hour yesterday,” said Ardam Rafif Trisilo, Sustainability Management & Corporate Communications Department Head of Astra Tol Cipali, in a statement in Cirebon on Friday.
He explained the vehicle volume increase on the Cipali toll road was monitored based on traffic data from 00:00 to 15:00 Western Indonesian Time.
Ardam noted that during this period, approximately 18,800 vehicles passed through the Cikopo toll gate heading towards Cirebon. Conversely, approximately 13,700 vehicles passed through Cikopo heading towards Jakarta during the same period.
“Nevertheless, traffic conditions on the Cipali toll road on Friday afternoon remained smooth,” he said.
The company predicted vehicle volume would continue to rise as public mobility increased for holiday travel via the toll route.
He also announced that based on a Joint Decision Letter from four government agencies, restrictions on freight transport with three or more axles have been implemented from today at 12:00 Western Indonesian Time until 29 March 2026 at 24:00 Western Indonesian Time.
“We continue to coordinate with police and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth traffic flow during the 2026 Eid holiday period,” he said.
The toll operator urged road users to ensure their vehicles were in good condition, maintain safe distances while driving, and ensure their electronic toll card balance was sufficient before entering the toll road.
Meanwhile, Cirebon Metro Police Chief Brigadier General Imara Utama said 11 security posts have been established at strategic locations to support service to holiday travellers. These posts include service points, security checkpoints, and one integrated post at kilometre 188 in collaboration with the National Police Traffic Corps and other relevant agencies.
The peak of the holiday exodus, he continued, is expected to occur in stages across several waves, with initial estimates beginning on 14 March 2026.
However, authorities continued to monitor traffic conditions on both arterial routes and toll roads before implementing specific traffic management measures. “Traffic engineering measures such as one-way systems on toll roads are under the authority of the National Police Traffic Corps, so we are waiting for guidance from leadership based on the volume of vehicles passing,” he said.