Jasa Marga To Operate 4 Toll Road Sections During 2026 Eid Exodus, Free Of Charge
JAKARTA – PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk is preparing four functional toll road sections for the 2026 Eid holiday exodus period. This measure aims to support traffic distribution and reduce the potential for congestion at several vulnerable points.
The four toll road sections comprise the Solo–Yogyakarta–NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road, the Probolinggo–Situbondo–Banyuwangi Toll Road, the Jakarta–Cikampek II South Toll Road, and the Yogyakarta–Bawen Toll Road.
Jasa Marga Chief Executive Officer Rivan A. Purwantono stated that all functional toll road sections being opened will not be subject to tolls. These sections will be operated as alternative routes for holiday travellers.
“The operation of these four functional toll road sections represents a strategic move by Jasa Marga to optimise the capacity of the national toll road network during the Eid holiday period, whilst simultaneously reducing traffic burden on existing sections that have been congestion points, ensuring traffic flow remains smooth and well-maintained,” Rivan said in a press statement on Saturday.
The Prambanan–Purwomartani segment has a length of 12.23 kilometres. Operation of this section is conducted through PT Jasamarga Jogja Solo.
The section is expected to help ease vehicle congestion heading towards Yogyakarta and surrounding areas.
Connectivity between Solo and Yogyakarta is also improving. Travel time from Klaten to Yogyakarta is estimated to decrease from approximately 45 minutes to approximately 20 minutes.
Access to tourist attractions such as Prambanan Temple also becomes easier.
Automotive reviewer Ridwan Hanif assessed that the Prambanan–Purwomartani functional route is capable of helping reduce travel time for holiday travellers.
“So far I see the preparation is very good. Even compared to when I tested it in 2024, conditions are now even better. Given that rain is still frequently occurring, making roads frequently wet, holiday travellers using private vehicles are urged to check their vehicle conditions again before travelling,” Ridwan said.