Avoid Traffic During Mudik: Note These 17 Alternative Routes in West Java
The Transportation Agency (Dishub) of West Java Province has unveiled a number of alternative routes that can be used by travellers during the 2026 Eid exodus (mudik) in the West Java region. There are 17 alternative routes that can be traversed to avoid congestion on main routes.
Head of the West Java Provincial Transportation Agency Dhani Gumelar stated that travellers can use alternative routes during the 2026 Eid exodus to avoid traffic congestion on main highways. “Travellers can take alternative routes during the 2026 Eid exodus to avoid congestion on main routes. In the northern region of West Java, there are at least eight alternative routes,” said Dhani, on Tuesday (10 March 2026).
Northern West Java Routes
There are eight alternative routes that travellers can use:
Sukamandi–Kalijati (22 km)
Pamanukan–Subang (31 km)
Kadipaten–Jatitujuh–Jatibarang (40.7 km)
Haurgeulis–Patrol (19 km)
Cikamurang–Jangga (35 km)
Budur–Tegalgubug–Jagapura–Mundu (32 km)
Losari–Ciledug–Cidahu–Kuningan (95 km)
Cirebon–Sumber–Rajagaluh–Majalengka (32 km)
Central West Java Routes
Four alternative routes are available:
Subang–Lembang–Bandung (41 km)
Sumedang–Jalan Cagak–Wanayasa–Purwakarta (85 km)
Talaga–Bantarujeg–Wado–Sumedang (79 km)
Kuningan–Cikijing–Majalengka–Kadipaten (45 km)
Southern West Java Routes
Five alternative routes can be used:
Garut–Banyuresmi–Leuwigoong–Kadungora–Cijapati–Majalaya–Bandung (78 km)
Sasak Beusi–Cibatu–Leles (19 km)
Banjar–Manonjaya–Tasikmalaya (44 km)
Malangbong–Wado (15 km)
Parakanmuncang–Warung Simpang (9 km)
Dhani added that approximately 25 million West Java residents are predicted to travel during the 2026 Eid exodus traffic surge.
“Approximately 50 per cent of West Java residents are estimated to undertake a mudik journey or return to their home villages. Roughly 25.1 million people will travel, whilst approximately 25.6 million others will not undertake such travel,” he said.