Eid Homecoming Traffic Increases; Garut Police Implement One-Way System on Limbangan-Malangbong Route

EID homecoming traffic in 2026 shows a significant increase, with notably high vehicle volume in Garut Regency, West Java. The traffic unit of Garut Police has implemented a one-way system on the Limbangan to Malangbong route.

The Head of Traffic at Garut Police, Senior Commissioner Luky Martono, stated that the 1447 Hijri Eid homecoming traffic has experienced considerable growth, and the police have taken discretionary measures to temporarily redirect vehicle flow from Bandung towards Tasikmalaya. However, the increase in vehicles travelling from West Java to Central Java via the Limbangan to Malangbong route has been continuous.

“We implemented this traffic management because vehicle flow from Bandung to Tasikmalaya has increased, so we apply situational one-way measures to expedite vehicle movement,” he said on Tuesday (17 March 2026).

According to him, based on Garut Police data, the one-way traffic management has been applied six times on the Limbangan and Malangbong routes starting from 08:25 WIB until 08:45 WIB with a holding point at Limbangan Police Station, continuing on the Lewo Route at 08:50 to 09:00 WIB with a holding point at Bandrex Service Station.

“At 09:25 WIB, officers resumed the one-way system on the Lewo Route with a holding point at Kaum Lewo, with continuous flow from the west at 10:25 WIB, the Limbangan Route was again directed one-way to a holding point at Limbangan Police Station. However, in the afternoon, congestion occurred on the Malangbong Route, and at 10:45 WIB, officers implemented one-way measures and traffic management on the Lewo Route from 10:55 to 11:05 WIB with a holding point at Bandrex Service Station,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Police Chief of Tasikmalaya City, Senior Commissioner Andi Purwanto, stated that homecoming traffic from West Java to Central Java and vice versa through upper Gentong today was indeed busy yet flowing smoothly, with no increase in vehicles from the national arterial route. However, homecoming traffic on the main West Java to Central Java route is expected to peak on H-3 and H-2 due to the second wave of homecoming traffic.

“We urge travellers not to use mobile phones whilst driving and to use integrated rest posts as rest facilities. If they feel drowsy, they can rest there. These posts are equipped with children’s play areas, places of worship, and other amenities,” he said.

Traffic volumes on the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) continue to increase with the ongoing 2026 Eid homecoming movement.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) on 17 March 2026 sent off 480 free homecoming passengers from Pasarsenen Station to Semarang Tawang using the Tawang Jaya Premium train (Train 178B).

PT Waskita Karya Infrastruktur (WKI) is managing strategic toll projects in Java, Sumatra, and the New Capital City. WKI’s contribution to national connectivity and the 2026 homecoming is significant.

Airline ticket prices are a concern for the public during the 2026 Eid homecoming traffic. The Ministry of Transportation stated that high ticket prices are due to a transit scheme.

The Central Java Regional Police are preparing various measures to anticipate traffic congestion on toll roads during peak 2026 Eid homecoming traffic.

The first phase one-way system officially took effect on the Cipali Toll KM 72–188 from Tuesday afternoon (17 March). Vehicle volume increased by 27 per cent! Details of the schedule and officer guidance are available here.

One-way traffic management officially took effect on the Cipali Toll section from KM 72 to KM 188 at precisely 15:21 WIB.

The Metro Jaya Police Chief noted that 40 per cent of greater Jakarta residents have already begun their homecoming. Peak traffic is forecast for tonight (17 March). Police have prepared vehicle deposit services at police stations.

The National Traffic Corps will implement nationwide one-way traffic management on 18 March 2026. This policy coincides with the forecast peak of Eid homecoming traffic.

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures that the supply of fuel on toll routes remains secure during the 2026 Eid homecoming and return journey.