Eid Holiday Traffic Update 2026: Significant Inflow into Central Java at Kalikangkung and Pejagan Toll Gates

Traffic flow over a 24-hour period from 17 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB to 18 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB demonstrated a significant increase in vehicles entering Central Java, particularly through Kalikangkung Toll Gate and Pejagan Toll Gate.

According to compiled data, Pejagan Toll Gate recorded inbound vehicle volume of 13,570 units, with peak traffic occurring between 00:00-01:00 WIB at 722 vehicles. Outbound vehicles heading westbound totalled 1,881 units, peaking between 12:00-13:00 WIB at 251 vehicles.

Compared to the previous day, inbound traffic at Pejagan Toll Gate increased significantly by 4,004 vehicles or 41.9%, whilst outbound traffic declined by 3,418 vehicles or 64.5%, indicating a shift towards Central Java-bound movements.

At Kalikangkung Toll Gate, the main entry point to Semarang, inbound vehicle volume from Jakarta reached 48,150 units, with peak traffic occurring between 16:00-17:00 WIB at 2,847 vehicles. Outbound vehicles heading to Jakarta totalled 11,653 units, peaking during the same period at 790 vehicles.

Compared to the previous day (Tuesday, 17 March 2026), inbound traffic through Kalikangkung Toll Gate surged by 16,704 vehicles or 53.1%, whilst outbound traffic declined by 5,723 vehicles or 33%, indicating increased holiday traveller movements into Central Java.

Kombes Artanto, Spokesperson of Central Java Police Regional Command, stated that this vehicle increase represented part of the phased peak holiday traffic dynamics. “Central Java Police will implement traffic engineering measures including one-way systems on toll roads based on predetermined parameters to ensure smooth holiday traffic flow. We also appeal to all holiday travellers to continually update traffic information through official channels, enabling them to adjust travel timing and routes appropriately,” said Kombes Artanto on Wednesday (18/3).

With increasing vehicle flow into Central Java, the public is advised to plan journeys thoroughly and anticipate congestion at high-risk points to support smooth 2026 Eid holiday traffic management.

On 16 March (H-4 Eid), 21,329 vehicles from Jakarta entered Kalikangkung Toll Gate, prompting Jasa Marga to open toll gates in phases to manage congestion. From 15-16 March, traveller inflow through Trans Java Toll Road into Semarang averaged 1,400-1,900 vehicles daily.

Police ended one-way traffic implementation from Kalikangkung Toll Gate westward into Central Java from Sunday morning (30/3). Vehicle inflow to Central Java through Kalikangkung Toll Gate on 28 March 2025 from 05:59 WIB to 11:59 WIB totalled 19,978 units.

Hang Nadim Airport in Batam readied full operations to manage passenger surges during 2026 Eid holiday travel. Central Java Police Regional Command prepared various measures to address congestion during peak holiday traffic on toll roads. Kampung Rambutan Terminal Head Revi Zulkarnaen noted heightened traveller movements beginning on H-3 Eid. Metro Jaya Police reported 40% of Greater Jakarta residents had already travelled for the holidays, with peak traffic predicted for the night of 17/3. Police arranged vehicle storage services at police substations. National Police Traffic Directorate (Korlantas Polri) implemented national one-way traffic engineering on 18 March 2026, coinciding with predicted peak Eid holiday traffic.