Moment When Traffic Corps Chief Patrols Trans-Java Toll Road to Ease Return Traffic Congestion
The Head of the National Police Traffic Corps, Irjen Agus Suryonugroho, personally conducted a patrol along the Trans-Java Toll Road to ensure the smooth flow of the remaining Eid al-Fitr 2026 return traffic. Irjen Agus traversed the toll road, monitoring and easing congestion at critical points from Semarang and Brebes to the Cipali section en route to Jakarta.
This patrol was carried out during the Enhanced Routine Activities (KRYD) period following the conclusion of Operation Ketupat 2026. Based on aerial and ground observations, the volume of vehicles heading to Jakarta remains quite high, with the remaining return traffic projected at 36 per cent, or approximately 1.2 million vehicles.
“By order of the National Police Chief, we continue to monitor the entire Trans-Java Toll Road. This morning we were in Semarang, and now we are in Pejagan. Of the projected 3.4 million return vehicles, 36 per cent remain, so the toll sections are still quite congested,” said Irjen Agus at the Pejagan Integrated Post on Thursday (26/3/2026).
Firm Action Against Three-Axle Truck in Pejagan
One notable moment during the patrol occurred when the Traffic Corps Chief arrived at the Pejagan toll gate in Central Java. Irjen Agus reprimanded the driver of a three-axle truck caught brazenly passing through amid the operational restrictions on goods transport.
Without compromise, the two-star general ordered the truck to turn around and exit the toll road. This firm action was taken to uphold the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) of Three Ministers, ensuring smooth traffic for millions of other returnees.
“Do you want to be fined? Just turn back,” Irjen Agus firmly told the truck driver. He reminded logistics business owners to comply with the rules until the restriction period ends on 29 March to facilitate the return traffic.
Irjen Agus emphasised that field enforcement, including turn-back orders, prioritises the interests of the wider public travelling home.
Continuing westward, the Traffic Corps Chief’s patrol focused on the dynamics along the Cipali Toll Road section. Congestion was observed around Rest Area KM 165B due to high vehicle volume compounded by rainy weather, causing traffic slowdowns.
In response, Irjen Agus immediately instructed the staggered implementation of contraflow traffic engineering. Starting at 17:15 WIB, contraflow was applied from KM 169 to KM 162. Shortly after, at 18:30 WIB, similar engineering was prepared from KM 132 to KM 126 to anticipate congestion at Rest Area 130B.
“Rainy weather adds to the traffic density. We are implementing contraflow to avoid build-ups at rest areas. We also consider the Cipali route’s two lanes and dark weather as primary safety factors,” he explained.
During his patrol, Irjen Agus expressed appreciation to all personnel remaining on standby in the field despite the official closure of Operation Ketupat. He stressed that the presence of National Police at trouble spots such as KM 162 and KM 169 is crucial for managing traffic engineering.
“This duty is an honour. We must not tire in serving the public to ensure they return home safely and securely,” said Irjen Agus.
To date, National Police Traffic Corps personnel continue to be deployed along the routes to ensure the remaining return traffic passes safely despite weather challenges. The police assure ongoing oversight of this remaining return traffic through KRYD until 29 March 2026, in line with the spirit of ‘Safe Return Journey, Happy Family’.