First Day of Eid 2026 Sees Severe Traffic Congestion in Depok at Several Points

On the first day of Eid 2026, traffic flow in Depok City, West Java, experienced severe congestion at several strategic points. Observations on Saturday afternoon (21/3/2026) showed dense vehicle buildup on Jalan Raya Sawangan, Jalan Nusantara in Pancoran Mas Subdistrict, Jalan Raya Mochtar in Sawangan Subdistrict, and Jalan Kuba Emas in Limo Subdistrict, leading to heavy traffic jams.

“Local homecoming traffic on the first day of Eid is congested at several points in Depok City. Traffic density on local routes is due to local homecoming,” said the Head of the Traffic Division of the Depok City Transportation Agency (Dishub), Ari Manggala Harahap.

Dishub Depok personnel were deployed at various congestion-prone points from morning through afternoon to evening to regulate traffic. “This security measure is to support smooth vehicle flow in dense locations and to disperse vehicle queues. Dishub Depok has mobilised dozens of personnel at dense-prone points,” he stated.

Traffic flow regulation was carried out in several shifts to monitor the situation in real-time. In addition to manual regulation, officers also cracked down on illegal parking to maximise vehicle smoothness.

Congestion also occurred on tourist routes as residents conducted visits or headed to nearby tourist destinations, thereby increasing vehicle volume. “Local congestion occurs because local residents are conducting visits or heading to nearby tourist destinations, adding to the vehicle volume burden,” Ari explained.

The Eid holiday trend in 2026 has made tourist spots in Depok City heavily visited by residents. “The eastern town square, the western town square, including the situ (lakes), and cemeteries, have become prime destinations for Depok City residents, with thousands of visitors on the first day of Eid,” he added.

Ari also urged the public to remain vigilant regarding valuables and child supervision. “We urge high vigilance in child supervision. Child supervision must be increased because crowds pose a risk of children getting separated (lost). Parents are urged to supervise in play areas and ensure children do not play without supervision,” he concluded.