Jasa Marga: 2026 Homecoming Traffic Sets Record with 270,000 Vehicles Passing Through

PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk (JSMR) has recorded the highest traffic flow in the history of Indonesia’s homecoming period to date. Jasa Marga President Director Rivan A. Purwantono explained that this record high occurred during the peak homecoming on Wednesday (18/03/2026). The peak homecoming traffic volume handled by Jasa Marga reached 270,315 vehicles, an increase of 98.3% from normal levels and 4.6% from the 2025 Eid peak. This figure represents the cumulative traffic flow from four main Barrier/Main Toll Gates (GT), namely GT Cikupa (westbound), GT Ciawi (southbound), and GT Cikampek and GT Kalihurip Main (eastbound). “Not only those exiting through the four main toll gates. We also recorded the highest ever service of traffic flow heading to the Trans Java Toll Road, reaching 175,754 vehicles. This is a 6% increase compared to last year’s peak homecoming,” said Rivan in his statement, quoted on Saturday (21/3/2026). According to him, although the number of vehicles passing through Jasa Marga Group toll roads reached a record high, traffic conditions were well controlled due to effective traffic engineering that successfully alleviated congestion. “Traffic density was observed on the MBZ Flyover and the lower Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road. To anticipate the surge in vehicle volume, Jasa Marga, together with the Police, implemented traffic engineering in the form of contraflow from one lane to three lanes, up to the implementation of a national one-way system from KM 70 to KM 414. The volume of vehicles passing through both sections was recorded as the highest in the history of their operation,” he added. Rivan also explained that, in line with the prepared traffic engineering scenario, congestion was targeted to be maximally cleared within 1x12 hours. On Thursday at 11:00 WIB, traffic conditions were reported to have returned to smooth with average vehicle speeds back to normal. Furthermore, Rivan stated that Jasa Marga will continue to optimise the use of technology as a “decision support system” that supports traffic engineering decisions made by the Police based on current field conditions. “Very intensive cross-sectoral coordination involving all stakeholders comprehensively will also be continuously enhanced going forward,” he said. In addition, Jasa Marga urged drivers of vehicles with three or more axles to comply with the provisions of the Joint Decree (SKB) of the Director General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation, the National Police Traffic Corps Chief, and the Director General of Road Infrastructure Development of the Ministry of Public Works dated 5 February 2026 on Traffic Regulation and Crossing during the 2026/1447 H Eid Homecoming and Return Flow Period, regarding restrictions on heavy vehicle operations, including not passing during the specified times. Ahead of the return flow period, Jasa Marga advised the public to plan their journeys even better by avoiding the predicted return peak on 24 March 2026 (H+3 Eid). Take advantage of the toll fee discounts that will be applied during the return flow period from 26 March 2026 at 00:00 WIB until 27 March 2026 at 00:00 WIB. The public can also obtain the latest traffic information through the Travoy Application, Call Centre 133, @PTJASAMARGA X account, Travoy FM Radio on Sonora 92.0 FM Jakarta and its network, as well as Jasa Marga Group’s official social media. “As with the homecoming flow, Jasa Marga once again urges the public to manage their return departure times to support smooth traffic flow so that the travel experience during the 2026 Eid homecoming and return becomes safer and more comfortable,” Rivan concluded.