Only 28 Per Cent of Vehicles Have Left Jakarta by H-5 Eid
The National Police’s Head of Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) Irjen Pol. Agus Suryonugroho reported that as of Monday, 16 March 2026 – the fifth day before Eid (H-5) and the fourth day of Operation Ketupat 2026 – approximately 28 per cent of vehicles had departed Jakarta.
“Out of a projected 3.5 million vehicles heading to Trans-Java routes, West Java, Cikupa in Banten, and Sumatra, so far 28 per cent have left Jakarta,” Agus stated at a rest area on the Jakarta–Cikampek toll road in West Java on Monday evening.
Agus emphasised that Operation Ketupat extends beyond traffic management during the exodus and return journeys. The operation represents state presence through the National Police and other stakeholders to ensure security throughout the holy month of Ramadan and major religious celebrations.
He explained that security measures aim to ensure safe and orderly celebrations of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Nyepi Day. “Security must be maintained in both public order and safety, as well as traffic safety, order and fluidity. These two social and spiritual moments must be preserved and conducted with reverence, with citizens well served,” he stated.
Operation Ketupat divides security operations into five main clusters. The first cluster covers toll roads with their inherent dynamics during the exodus, including rest areas, bottlenecks, contraflow arrangements, and one-way traffic systems.
The second cluster encompasses arterial and national roads, including alternative routes frequently used by travellers heading to various tourist destinations.
The third cluster targets crossing ports such as Gilimanuk and Ketapang, as well as Merak–Bakauheni, and ports outside Java. This includes terminals, airports, and railway stations.
The fourth cluster covers places of worship, particularly mosques used for Eid prayers and takbir celebrations.
The fifth and final cluster encompasses tourist areas expected to experience heavy visitation in the lead-up to Eid al-Fitr.