Central Java Police Prepare Local One-Way Traffic Scheme to Anticipate 2026 Eid Exodus Congestion on Semarang Toll Road
The Central Java Police Regional Command has prepared a local one-way traffic scheme to anticipate congestion during the 2026 Eid exodus, particularly on the Semarang toll road section.
M Pratama Adhyasastra, Director of Traffic at the Central Java Police Regional Command, stated that congestion is expected to begin on 18 March 2026, with potential vehicle queues stretching from KM 70 on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road to KM 421 on the Semarang-Solo toll section.
“We are anticipating this by implementing a local one-way scheme if congestion occurs in the Semarang city area, extending the measure towards Bawen,” he said at the Kalikangkung toll gate.
He explained that traffic engineering scenarios have been prepared based on vehicle volumes. If traffic remains below 2,000 vehicles per hour, conditions will remain normal. However, if volumes increase to 3,000 vehicles per hour, satellite posts will be established and patrol reinforcements deployed.
In emergency conditions, specifically when vehicle volumes exceed 3,000 vehicles per hour for three consecutive hours with speeds below 20 km/h, a local one-way scheme will be implemented from KM 422 to KM 442 at Bawen.
Nasrullah, Director General of PT Jasamarga Semarang Batang, stated that the peak exodus traffic is expected on 18 March 2026, with projections of approximately 68,900 vehicles passing through Kalikangkung toll gate heading towards Semarang. The return traffic peak is predicted for 24 March 2026 with approximately 73,900 vehicles.
National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo expressed appreciation for inter-agency preparedness in managing the exodus, including the implementation of traffic engineering measures such as local and national one-way schemes, along with rapid service innovations.
He emphasised that synergy between regional governments, police, and toll road operators is crucial in ensuring smooth traffic flow during this year’s exodus. The Central Java Police Regional Command hopes these various measures will provide safety, comfort, and a better 2026 Eid holiday travel experience for the public.