Peak Return Traffic Predicted for 24 March, Commuters Urged to Utilise WFA

The Directorate General of Land Transportation under the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) urges holidaymakers to maximise work from anywhere (WFA) time to ease the peak return traffic predicted for Tuesday (24 March). During that period, approximately 285,000 commuter vehicles are expected to return to Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) via toll roads.

“We urge the public to utilise the WFA time provided so they can return on 25, 26, or 27 March,” stated the Director General of Land Transportation at Kemenhub, Aan Suhanan, in an official statement on Monday (23 March).

He emphasised that the WFA policy applies to those working in government and state-owned enterprises (BUMN), and it is recommended for adoption in the private sector as well. He hopes private entrepreneurs will give flexibility to their employees to use WFA in scheduling their return trips. According to Aan, this urging is crucial to avoid massive vehicle accumulation on the roads.

“This needs to be a collective concern given the high surge in vehicles during yesterday’s peak outbound traffic,” he explained.

Based on Jasa Marga data, as of 22 March 2026 at 14:00 WIB, 39.9% of vehicles had entered Jakarta from the total projection of 3.4 million vehicles. This figure is calculated from four main toll gates: Cikupa Gate, Ciawi Gate, Cikatama Gate, and Kalihurip Utama Gate.

Aan then stressed that holidaymakers should not rest on the road shoulder as it is highly dangerous, potentially causing traffic accidents and adding to congestion.

“We also remind the public to make the best use of rest areas. Maximise the 30-minute time so it can alternate with others or use rest facilities outside the toll roads,” Aan asserted firmly.