DKI Transportation Agency Implements Traffic Engineering During Jakarta's Grand Drum Event on Eid al-Fitr Eve

The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency will divert traffic on several road sections during the “Jakarta Bedug Kolosal Malam Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah” event on 20 March 2026 from 8:00 PM WIB until completion. The traffic engineering will be situational, adapting to on-site conditions.

“Traffic engineering will be situational,” said Deputy Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Ujang Harmawan, in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday (19/3/2026).

The diverted road sections include Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, from the intersection of Jalan Karet Pasar Baru Timur III to Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (HI). Then, Jalan MH Thamrin from Bundaran HI to Bundaran Patung Kuda, Jalan Kupingan BNI 46, Jalan Kota Bumi, Jalan Baturaja, and Jalan Kebon Kacang.

Furthermore, the western and eastern sides of Jalan Kebon Sirih, the western and eastern sides of Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim, Jalan Sunda, and Jalan Imam Bonjol will also be part of the diverted sections.

The “Jakarta Bedug Kolosal” event will feature a “Pawai Obor Malam Takbiran” (Torch Parade for the Eve of Takbiran) with a route passing through Pintu Barat Daya Silang Monas–Bundaran HI–Jalan MH Thamrin–Bundaran HI.

Alternative Routes for Motorists

The DKI Transportation Agency has provided several alternative routes for motorists during the traffic diversions. For traffic from north (Harmoni) to south (Semanggi), diversions can be made through several route options.

First, via Jalan Hayam Wuruk–Jalan Ir H Juanda–U-turn towards Jalan Suryopranoto–Jalan Balikpapan–Jalan Cideng Timur–Jalan Mas Mansyur–Jalan Prof Dr Satrio–Jalan Jenderal Sudirman–and continuing. Second, via Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat–U-turn in front of the Ministry of Transportation Building–Jalan Abdul Muis–Jalan H Fachrudin–Jalan Cideng Timur–Jalan KH Mas Mansyur–Jalan Prof Dr Satrio–U-turn towards Jalan Jenderal Sudirman.

Third, via Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat–U-turn in front of the Ministry of Transportation Building–Jalan Abdul Muis–Jalan H Fachrudin–Jalan Cideng Timur–Jalan KH Mas Mansyur–Jalan RM Margono Djojohadikoesoemo–Jalan Galunggung–U-turn towards Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. Fourth, via Jalan Ir H Juanda–Jalan Pos–Jalan Gedung Kesenian–Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara–Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat–Jalan Pejambon–Jalan MI Ridwan Rais towards Rasuna Said.

Meanwhile, traffic from south (Semanggi) to north (Harmoni) can go via Jalan Jenderal Sudirman–Jalan Karet Pasar Baru Timur III–Jalan Karet Pasar Baru Timur 2–Jalan RM Margono Djojohadikoesoemo–Jalan KH Mas Mansyur–Jalan Cideng Barat–Jalan Suryopranoto–Jalan Gajah Mada. Another alternative via Jalan HR Rasuna Said–Jalan Prof Dr Satrio–Jalan KH Mas Mansyur.

For traffic from east (Gondangdia) to west (Tanah Abang), it can go via Jalan Taman Cut Mutia–Jalan Menteng Raya–Jalan MI Ridwan Rais–Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur–Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara–Jalan Abdul Muis–Jalan Fachrudin–Jalan Mas Mansyur.

Traffic from west (Gondangdia) to east (Stasiun Gambir) can go via Jalan Abdul Muis–Jalan Budi Kemuliaan–Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat–Jalan Majapahit–Jalan Ir H Juanda–Jalan Pos–Jalan Gedung Kesenian–Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara–Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat–Jalan Taman Pejambon–Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur. Another alternative via Jalan Jati Baru Raya–Jalan Cideng Barat–Jalan Balikpapan–Jalan Suryopranoto–Jalan Ir H Juanda–Jalan Pos–Jalan Gedung Kesenian–Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara–Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat–Jalan Taman Pejambon.