CCTV Links Monitor Eid Exodus Traffic at Gilimanuk and Merak in Real Time

Travellers can monitor vehicle flow conditions at several ports and toll roads in real time via CCTV, including at Gilimanuk Port and the Merak Port toll access. In addition, several terminals in Java are equipped with online monitoring provided by the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing to facilitate the public in adjusting their journeys. Head of the Indonesian Police Traffic Corps, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, assured that the Eid exodus flow on the Merak and Ciwandan crossing routes is under control and safe. Traffic engineering in the form of a one-way system has been implemented to smooth the flow towards the Trans Java route. Direct inspections are conducted to monitor vehicle movements ahead of the peak Eid exodus. “Throughout the journey to Merak, vehicle flow is smooth without significant disruptions. This is thanks to good coordination between the National Traffic Corps, Banten Regional Police, and related parties,” said Agus. In addition to smooth flow, the Traffic Corps Chief also emphasised that security, safety, order, and smooth traffic (kamseltibcarlantas) remain maintained. He stressed that the state is present to ensure the public can travel home for Eid and meet their families safely. The next phase will apply from KM 70 to KM 414 in Kalikangkung, Central Java, to smooth the flow towards the Trans Java route. “Vehicle flow towards Jakarta and the Merak-Bakauheni Port is still under control, so no additional one-way application towards Banten is needed,” added Agus. The inspection activity was also attended by Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi, Banten Governor Andra Soni, and ASDP President Director Heru Widodo. Meanwhile, on the Gilimanuk side, services will be closed on Thursday (19/3/2026) at 05.00 WITA.