Condition of Indonesia's 47,600 Km Non-Toll Road Network Ahead of Eid Holiday Travel

Jakarta — The Indonesian government is ensuring the readiness of national road infrastructure ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday exodus. The Ministry of Public Works stated that the national road network currently spans tens of thousands of kilometres, with the majority in sound condition.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said infrastructure readiness is a key factor in ensuring smooth public mobility during the Eid holiday and return travel periods.

“Currently, the length of non-toll national roads in Indonesia reaches 47,600 kilometres. Of this total length, the condition rating of national roads stands at approximately 93.5 per cent. This figure demonstrates that the majority of the national road network is in sound condition,” said Dody.

However, the government does not merely examine the average condition of the road network. Primary attention is focused on road sections that become major vehicular routes during the holiday season.

“Ahead of the Eid holiday, attention is not directed at the average condition of the road network; what matters most is the condition of road sections that become primary routes for public mobility,” he said.

To ensure smooth travel, various road maintenance works have been carried out since early in the year. These works include asphalt resealing, pothole patching, and bridge joint repairs.

“National road preservation works include pavement overlaying, patching of road potholes, and repairs to bridge joints, with work commencing from late January with a target completion date of 10 or 11 March 2026,” Dody explained.

In addition to pavement repairs, the government also conducts routine maintenance such as roadside clearing, grass trimming, and drainage normalisation to maintain optimal road function during the holiday travel period.

“We also conduct roadside clearing, grass trimming, and drainage normalisation to ensure roads function optimally during the holiday period,” he said.

From the latest monitoring results, the government identified tens of thousands of potholes in the national road network which are then being addressed in stages before the holiday period begins.

“On the national road network, approximately 89,468 potholes have been identified. Of this total, thank goodness, 85,466 potholes, or approximately 95.52 per cent, have been addressed,” said Dody.

To ensure road conditions remain maintained, the government has assigned road inspectors who monitor road section conditions directly in the field. Each officer is responsible for overseeing a specific segment so that damage can be promptly addressed.

“During this Eid holiday period, road inspectors will be responsible for ensuring no new potholes appear in the road segment under their monitoring, with each inspector covering approximately 10 kilometres,” he said.

In addition to road readiness, the government is also preparing service posts and emergency response equipment to respond to potential hydrometeorological disasters that could disrupt traveller journeys.

“Infrastructure readiness during the holiday period is not only determined by the physical condition of roads, but is also greatly influenced by the speed of the system’s response if disruptions occur in the field,” Dody said.

He emphasised that infrastructure readiness will continue to be monitored during the holiday and return travel periods to ensure public travel is safe and smooth.

“For this reason, we very much welcome input and guidance so that transportation infrastructure services during the holiday period can continue to improve year on year,” Dody said.