Gearing Up for Eid al-Fitr 2026 Mudik, MUN Prepares Makassar Toll Road
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — As the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri approaches, vehicle mobility in Makassar, South Sulawesi, is projected to rise, including on the Makassar Toll Road. The tolled road operator, PT Makassar Metro Network (MMN) and PT Makassar Airport Network (MAN), expect traffic growth of around 6 percent during the H-7 to H+7 period of Eid 2026 compared to normal daily conditions. Increases are expected on all Makassar Toll Road segments, Seksi 1, 2 and 3 managed by MMN and Seksi IV managed by MAN. This toll road serves as a vital access linking the city’s business district, residential areas and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
In the run-up to Eid, traffic from outside the city tends to flow into Makassar for shopping and logistics distribution. Conversely, as Eid approaches, traffic is expected to shift toward outward movements.
Based on projections, the peak of mudik is forecast for 18 March 2026, with traffic volumes reaching 118,906 vehicles per day. The peak of balik (return) is expected on 28 March 2026, with volumes of 117,853 vehicles per day for the combined toll road segments operated by MMN and MAN.
To maintain smooth traffic flows, operators are preparing portable toll lanes to open emergency lanes when congestion builds at toll gates. In addition, extra personnel will be on standby during the Lebaran period to ensure 24-hour service. Traffic monitoring is conducted in real time via integrated CCTV to accelerate responses to potential disruptions.
Regarding the tariff discount policy announced by the government for some mudik routes, Makassar Toll Road is not included in that category. As an urban toll road serving predominantly commuter users, the operators say their focus is on improving service quality to keep mobility smooth for the public during Lebaran.
“All monitoring systems are operating optimally to ensure that people’s economic activities remain smooth during the Lebaran moment,” Ismail said, quoted from an official statement on Thursday (05/03/2026).
Similarly, Anton Sujarwo, President Director of PT Makassar Airport Network, said the company’s focus is to provide comfortable driving experiences for toll road users, especially during mudik and silaturahmi, through adaptive, data-based mobility management.
“Our main focus is to provide a comfortable driving experience for all toll road users, particularly in moments such as mudik and silaturahmi, through mobility management that is adaptive and data-based,” Anton said.
This Lebaran 2026 readiness is part of the company’s strategic campaign under the hashtag #TolnyaMakassar. The company also urges toll road users to ensure their e-money balance is sufficient, use the NITA app to facilitate transactions, ensure vehicle condition is prima, and comply with speed limits for everyone’s safety.
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