Note These Main Roads in West Java That May Experience Congestion During Eid Return Travel in 2026
BANDUNG – The Transportation Department (Dishub) of West Java Province has identified critical arterial road sections that are likely to experience congestion during the Eid homecoming period in 2026. The department will implement traffic engineering measures to reduce congestion, including one-way systems and enforcement of public activities.
Head of West Java’s Transportation Department Dhani Gumelar stated that the main routes expected to experience congestion are the Jomin Junction to Mutiara Junction corridor and the Cikopo route. To manage congestion at these locations, the department will collaborate with the National Road Implementation Centre to close 47 U-turn points whilst opening only 8 U-turns to alleviate congestion.
Additionally, the Ciawi-Cibadak-Sukabumi route is another main artery predicted to face severe congestion. Gumelar noted that the police will enforce restrictions on three-axle and larger freight vehicles using this route during peak travel periods.
The authorities will also regulate illegal parking and street vendors operating on road shoulders. Congestion is also anticipated on the Ciawi-Simpang Gadog-Puncak route in Bogor Regency.
To address this, police will implement odd-even vehicle numbering systems and one-way traffic flows on this route. Meanwhile, the Civil Police (Satpol PP) will enforce compliance with traffic regulations to prevent prolonged congestion.
Gumelar also highlighted anticipated congestion at the Cileunyi and Nagreg interchange in Bandung Regency. Preparations include deploying mobile electronic toll card readers.
“We are also preparing additional information boards in case traffic is diverted to the Cisumdawu Toll Road,” said Dhani on Monday (9 March 2026).
Other routes predicted to experience congestion include the Limbangan-Malangbong and Gentong corridors. The Civil Police will enforce compliance regarding public activities that could disrupt traffic flow on these routes.
The final route expected to face congestion is the Pelumbon-Kadawung-Cirebon corridor. Local authorities will therefore regulate roadside parking and street vendors on the road shoulders to reduce congestion levels.