National Police Traffic Corps Outlines Security Readiness for 2026 Eid Holiday Operation
The Director of Registration and Identification (Dirregident) of the National Police Traffic Corps, Brigadier General Wibowo, attended the Coordination Meeting (Rakor) in preparation for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr transportation operation. He assured that the National Police Traffic Corps is prepared to serve the public during the Eid homecoming and return traffic.
The meeting was held in the Mataram Room, Ministry of Transportation, on Tuesday (24 February 2026). During the meeting, Brigadier General Wibowo stated that Operation Ketupat is not just a routine traffic security agenda, but also a moment to provide maximum service to the public.
“This Operation Ketupat is not just about security and traffic management for us. It is a moment for all of us to be present among the community, providing the best service in terms of security, comfort, and safety,” he said.
Brigadier General Wibowo explained that the security for Operation Ketupat is divided into four clusters. First, arterial roads and toll roads; second, places of worship and tourist areas; third, crossing locations; and finally, points of departure for the homecoming journey, such as terminals, airports, and stations.
“We have determined four clusters in this year’s Operation Ketupat security activities, so that the handling can be more focused and measurable,” said Brigadier General Wibowo.
Furthermore, he highlighted West Java as a point of fatigue for travellers coming from Sumatra. Toll roads often experience congestion, especially at rest areas during iftar and rest times.
“West Java is one of the locations that serves as a point of fatigue for travellers from the Sumatra region. Therefore, we have identified several issues that we are trying to address in the West Java region, with the main challenge on the toll roads being congestion, especially at certain times at rest areas, particularly when people are about to break their fast or rest,” he explained.
In addition, the National Police Traffic Corps has also prepared traffic management measures on arterial roads on a situational basis, ranging from traffic diversions, contraflow, to one-way systems on certain sections at points with high vehicle intensity but limited road capacity.
“We will continue to use measures starting from traffic diversions, contraflow, to one-way systems on certain sections, especially in areas with high vehicle intensity but inadequate road infrastructure,” he said.
Through synergy between ministries and agencies, the National Police Traffic Corps hopes that the 2026 Eid al-Fitr transportation operation can run safely, smoothly, and provide a sense of comfort for the public who are undertaking the homecoming journey. This is in line with the 2026 homecoming tagline ‘Safe Homecoming, Happy Family’, as directed by the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
(hri/zap)