Only 10 Minutes between Yogyakarta and Solo! Purwomartani Toll Road Opens on 16 March
SLEMAN, KOMPAS.com – Traffic mobility during Eid holidays in 2026 on the Central Java and DIY corridor is set to change dramatically.
The chronic complaints about severe congestion on the Solo-Yogyakarta arterial road—often dubbed one of Indonesia’s busiest routes—are expected to disappear.
This follows confirmation that the Yogyakarta-Solo-NYIA Kulonprogo toll motorway segment (Prambanan-Purwomartani), spanning 12 kilometres, is ready to serve as a pressure valve for traffic congestion.
By using this route, the public can reduce travel time and avoid the accumulation of vehicles at the Prambanan exit point, which reached a peak of 23,000 vehicles per day last year.
This year, vehicle volume is predicted to reach 25,000 units.
Rudi Hardiansyah, Chief Executive of PT Jasamarga Jogja Solo, emphasised that the decision to operationalise this segment followed thorough technical consideration.
Although not yet 100 per cent complete in terms of aesthetic finishing and permanent fixtures, safety remains a non-negotiable priority.
Echoing Rudi’s sentiment, Tulus Abadi, member of BPJT representing public interests, guaranteed that the Minimum Service Standard (SPM) remains the guiding principle. Field inspections from Solo to Prambanan have shown excellent road surface conditions.
“Our target is zero potholes. There must be no holes. Given that this toll is still brand new, we ensure that the Solo-Prambanan stretch is safe for holiday travellers,” Tulus stated firmly.
The biggest challenge this year is not the physical road condition, but rather the intersection between toll traffic and the national arterial road network.
Land acquisition difficulties for constructing a roundabout at the Purwomartani access point have forced operators to implement a one-way traffic scenario.
Based on the latest agreement, the Prambanan-Purwomartani stretch will open one-way only for outbound traffic from Yogyakarta towards Solo, Surabaya, and Jakarta, starting 16 March through 29 March 2026.