Peak Return Flow Predicted for 29 March, Reaching 250,000 Vehicles

PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk estimates that the peak of the Lebaran 2026 return flow will occur on Sunday (29/3), with the number of vehicles passing through projected to reach around 250,000 units.

Jasa Marga President Director Rivan A. Purwantono stated that the projection is based on monitoring traffic movement trends during the ongoing return flow period.

“The interim prediction aligns with the current trend, around 250,000 on the 29th,” said Rivan after inspecting the return flow at the Jasa Marga Toll Road Command Centre (JMTC) in Bekasi on Wednesday.

He revealed that there had previously been an estimate of a surge up to 285,000 vehicles. However, the traffic flow is now considered more evenly distributed after the government recorded a daily peak of 256,338 vehicles on Tuesday (24/3).

To reduce vehicle build-up on the peak day, the government is encouraging the public to take advantage of a 30 percent toll discount applicable from 26 to 27 March 2026.

“Why has the toll discount been placed on the 26th and 27th from the start? Because it is to disperse or distribute,” he said.

Rivan also explained that return flow density typically occurs from afternoon to evening. Therefore, travellers are urged to plan their journeys carefully to avoid congestion.

“Choose the right time, the right conditions, and then listen to the information provided,” he advised.

In traffic management, Jasa Marga utilises monitoring technology such as traffic counting and volume to capacity ratio (V/C ratio) indicators. This data serves as the basis for implementing traffic engineering measures like the one-way system and contraflow flexibly.

Additionally, Jasa Marga is intensifying the dissemination of information to the public so that road users can prepare their trips thoroughly, from vehicle condition to driver physical readiness.

“The key, besides vehicle and driver readiness, is also readiness in choosing the departure time or travel schedule,” said Rivan.

As part of the evaluation, the company is also reviewing supporting facilities such as rest areas to ensure services remain optimal during the Lebaran return flow period.