Central Java Governor Accompanies National Police Chief to Open National One-Way System in Kalikangkung
The opening of this one-way system was also attended by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (PMK) Pratikno, Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, and Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin.
National Police Chief Sigit conveyed that, as of 24 March, around 2,380,401 vehicles had exited Jakarta via toll roads. With the increasing return flow, traffic engineering has been intensified from local one-way to national one-way.
“We are implementing a national one-way system, which we estimate will peak today,” he stated in a written remark on Tuesday (24/3/2026).
The national one-way implementation applies from KM 414 in Kalikangkung to KM 70 in Cikatama. To anticipate density heading to Jakarta, traffic engineering is conducted in stages, including the use of functional toll lanes and on-site technical arrangements.
Sigit urged the public to prioritise safety during their journeys by utilising rest area facilities, service posts, and integrated checkpoints.
“Utilise all available facilities. For those who are tired, please rest and do not push yourselves,” he added.
In addition, alternative transport modes such as trains and the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy are being promoted to help alleviate return flow congestion.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister PMK Pratikno emphasised that all government efforts are focused on public safety during the return journey.
“So that all families can return from their Eid homecoming safe and healthy,” he said.
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin also stressed the importance of drivers’ physical condition as a primary safety factor. He urged travellers to rest periodically.
“Every three hours, if possible, stop to avoid drowsiness and fatigue. Because fatigue is one of the main causes of accidents,” he stated.
Furthermore, Ahmad Luthfi appreciated the cross-sectoral synergy in managing this year’s Eid homecoming and return flows. He noted that the number of vehicles entering Central Java during the 2026 Eid homecoming reached around 1,795,522 units, while those exiting totalled about 1,099,049 units.
During the return flow, only around 153,136 vehicles have returned so far, while approximately 1.6 million other vehicles remain in Central Java. He also urged travellers to utilise the WFA policy so that the return flow does not concentrate at one time.
“This means there are still those who have not returned. We hope the public does not rush and can make use of the remaining travel time available,” he explained.
Luthfi also assured that road infrastructure conditions in Central Java are good with minimal complaints. Additionally, traffic accident figures have been recorded as decreasing.
“This shows that it’s not just road factors, but public awareness in traffic conduct is also improving,” he said.
On the other hand, the availability of staple goods and energy in Central Java is monitored as safe and controlled, both in terms of stock and prices. Luthfi emphasised the importance of collaboration between central and local governments, TNI-Polri, and the public in succeeding the Eid homecoming and return flows.
One traveller from Kudus heading to Jakarta, Edi, claimed his homecoming journey was comfortable and smooth, especially in terms of road infrastructure.
“A month ago, I saw the Semarang-Kudus road was badly damaged and potholed, but yesterday we returned very smoothly,” he concluded.