Head of Traffic Corps Monitors Bakauheni-Merak Route Today, Ensures Readiness for Operation Ketupat 2026
The Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps continues to work swiftly to ensure the readiness of Lebaran 2026 homecoming routes. Today, the Head of the Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps, Irjen Agus Suryonugroho, along with stakeholders, conducted an on-site inspection of the Bakauheni port to prepare for Operation Ketupat 2026.
“This survey activity is important to identify potential obstacles and refine on-site action plans so that the flow of traffic during the homecoming and return journeys in the ferry sector runs smoothly and safely,” said Irjen Agus.
Irjen Agus stated that the inspection in the Bakauheni to Merak area is a real manifestation of the Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps’ commitment to providing a safe, smooth, and secure homecoming. This is in accordance with the direction of the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, that the police continue to provide the best service to the community.
Operation Ketupat 2026 carries the tagline ‘Safe Homecoming, Happy Family’ as an effort to provide a safe, comfortable, and secure journey for Indonesian people.
Irjen Agus and the stakeholder delegation departed from the Bhayangkara Field, South Jakarta, on Thursday (26/2/2026) at 08.00 WIB. The inspection focused on critical ferry terminals connecting Java and Sumatra.
Among those present in the delegation were the Director of Jasa Raharja, Muhammad Awaluddin, the Head of BPJT, Wilan Oktavian, the Director of SPASDP at the Ministry of Transportation, Sigit Widodo, and the Director of Jasa Raharja Putera Sigit Widodo. Accompanying the Head of the Traffic Corps were the Head of the Law Enforcement Division of the Traffic Corps, Brigjen Faizal, and the Head of the Operations Section of the Traffic Corps, Kombes Aries Syahbudin.
As part of today’s activities, the Head of the Traffic Corps and the delegation are scheduled to inspect several supporting ports to anticipate a surge in vehicles. In the Lampung region, inspections were carried out at the BBJ Muara Pilu Port and the Wika Beton Port.
Next, the delegation will move to the Banten region to monitor the Indah Kiat Port, the BBJ Bojonegara Port, and the Pelindo Ciwandan Port via the Southern Ring Road (JLS).
The peak of today’s coordination will be centred at the Sasoro Building, Merak Port. In the meeting, the Head of the Traffic Corps will receive a comprehensive presentation on the readiness of the security for Operation Ketupat 2026 from the Head of the Traffic Police of the Lampung Regional Police, the Head of the Traffic Police of the Banten Regional Police, and related stakeholders.
Irjen Agus will also provide directions aimed at refining traffic management and ensuring optimal inter-sectoral coordination for the convenience of travellers.
Watch also the video “Head of Traffic Corps Checks West Java Toll Road Ahead of Operation Ketupat 2026”
(hri/zap)