Police Traffic Chief on Long Queues of Returning Travellers at Gilimanuk: Already Orderly
The Chief of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) of the Indonesian National Police, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, stated that conditions at Gilimanuk Port are now orderly. Measures from various parties are continuing to be implemented.
“The situation at Gilimanuk has been resolved, so by tonight it is sufficiently orderly. Our collaboration with stakeholders, with the Ministry of Transportation, with ASDP and the Harbour Master’s Office is clear. The buffer zones are functioning well,” said Inspector General Agus during an inspection of the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road kilometre 57A stretch on Monday evening, 16 March 2026.
Inspector General Agus noted that so far during Operation Ketupat 2026, there have been no significant accidents. Fatalities from accidents have also decreased.
“There are no notable incidents, no significant accidents,” he stated.
Inspector General Agus emphasised that the Police must continue to be present in the field to ensure the smooth operation of the 2026 mudik season. He stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and perseverance.
“This task is an honour; we cannot be tired and we cannot be weary. We must be present in the field and must manage this properly because it is a mandate entrusted to all stakeholders. The state must be present to guarantee the entire sequence of Operation Ketupat,” he said.
It is known that traffic congestion occurred at Gilimanuk Port in Bali. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (State-Owned Enterprise) issued an apology for the congestion in passenger transport to Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi, East Java.
“ASDP apologises for the discomfort experienced by some service users,” said the Secretary of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry Windy Andale, as reported by Antara on Monday, 16 March.
Berth III of Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, East Java, has implemented a full “arrival-discharge-departure” (TBB) pattern for auxiliary vessels to ease congestion and queues of returning travellers at Gilimanuk Port in Bali.
It is noted that crossing activities and vessel operational services at Gilimanuk Port are managed by ASDP Indonesia Ferry.