Only 459,000 Vehicles Have Departed Jakarta; Here is the National Police's Prediction for Peak Exodus Traffic
Jakarta — The Director of Law Enforcement at the National Police’s Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri), Brigadier General Faizal, stated that exodus traffic movement remains in its early stages. By the second day of Operation Ketupat 2026 on Saturday, 14 March 2026, a total of 459,570 vehicles had departed Jakarta heading to various destinations.
This figure remains far below the projected total of vehicles expected to depart Jakarta during this year’s Eid holiday exodus. Based on Korlantas monitoring data, most travellers are expected to move only in the coming days.
“We report that approximately 459,570 vehicles have departed Jakarta. From the projected total of approximately 3,671,028 vehicles departing, this means approximately 3.2 million vehicles, or roughly 76.9 per cent, have not yet moved,” Faizal stated whilst briefing the press at the Korlantas Polri Command Centre in Cikampek, West Java, on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
He predicted a surge in exodus traffic would occur mid-week. Police personnel across all major routes have been instructed to increase readiness to anticipate increased vehicle volumes.
According to Faizal, police personnel have been deployed at various strategic points on both toll roads and arterial routes. Continuous monitoring is being conducted to ensure smooth travel for exodus traffic.
“Our prediction is that surges will occur on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. However, we continue to monitor the situation and our personnel across all toll and arterial routes remain ready to respond,” he stated.
Korlantas is monitoring vehicle destinations departing from Jakarta. The majority of vehicles are heading eastward via the Trans-Java route and are predominantly private vehicles.
“The majority are still heading eastward via the Trans-Java route, and almost all vehicles heading east are dominated by private vehicles,” Faizal said.
He also reported other developments during Operation Ketupat concerning traffic accident figures. In terms of incident numbers, there has been an increase compared to the same period last year. However, fatality rates have actually experienced a significant decline.
“Compared to last year, traffic accidents have increased by 4.8 per cent in 2026. Meanwhile, fatalities have decreased by 45 per cent,” Faizal explained.
He added that East Java has become the area with the highest number of traffic accidents during the early exodus period. The police have requested officers in that region increase mitigation measures at several accident-prone points, particularly on arterial routes and areas of high public activity.
Inspections of vehicle conditions and drivers have also been intensified through ramp checks at several strategic points. According to Faizal, this activity began at the 81 kilometre mark with involvement from police, transport and health service personnel.
“Starting today we are conducting ramp checks at the 81 kilometre mark to anticipate drivers who are not in good condition and to conduct health inspections, provide vitamins and check vehicles,” he said.
Korlantas has also increased security at rest areas along the exodus routes. Faizal explained that six task forces are involved in Operation Ketupat security, including enforcement and law enforcement task forces. Officers are also strengthening internal security systems at rest areas, such as local security personnel.
Faizal emphasised that the National Police will continue monitoring exodus traffic development and preparing mitigation measures approaching the peak of traveller movement. Field personnel have been instructed to increase patrols and monitoring on toll roads and arterial routes.