Eid 2026 Mudik Exodus: Be Alert to Traffic Congestion Points in Brebes
Approaching the 2026 Eid holiday exodus season, several traffic congestion hotspots in Brebes have been identified as likely to impede vehicular flow. Brebes Regency in Central Java serves as the primary entry point for vehicles from the capital and other areas of West Java destined for Central Java, East Java, and Bali.
Brebes Police Traffic Unit, under Central Java Regional Police, has mapped multiple congestion-prone areas, primarily along the main North Coast highway (Pantura). This mapping forms the initial foundation for preparations of Operation Ketupat Candi (OKC) this year.
The Head of Brebes Police Traffic Unit, Senior Commissioner Ahmad Zainurrozaq, stated that his department has coordinated with Brebes Transportation Office to identify congestion hotspots. “Based on this mapping, congestion on the Pantura route most frequently occurs in the Pasar Bulakamba area, Bulakamba Subdistrict. The traditional market activities positioned along the roadside often trigger vehicle queues, especially during morning hours when commercial activities are bustling,” Ahmad Zainurrozak explained on Friday (27 February).
According to Ahmad Zainurrozak, in addition to coordinating with the Transportation Office, his team will also coordinate with market management and Civil Police Units. “We will also coordinate with market managers and Civil Patrol Police Units,” he stated.
Ahmad Zainurrozak identified congestion risks not only on the Pantura route but also on the southern routes in Brebes. “On the Pantura route, congestion hotspots include Pasar Bulakamba, Pasar Induk, and Pasar Limbangan Kulon. As for the southern route, which serves as an alternative route, there are concerns at Pasar Larangan and Pasar Linggapura in Tonjong Subdistrict,” he explained.
As a preventive measure, Ahmad Zainurrozaq noted that his department will deploy traffic dispersal teams at multiple congestion-prone junctions. “We will position dispersal teams to facilitate smooth traffic flow,” he stated.