Regional Police Intensify Security on Homecoming Routes in Yogyakarta Special Region
Several road sections remain in poor condition, presenting concerns during preparations for securing the Eid al-Fitr 2026 homecoming exodus in Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY). The regional government is ensuring that monitoring will be tightened on routes with particular conditions to anticipate potential traffic accidents.
DIY Police Chief Inspector General Anggoro Sukartono stated that information regarding road conditions serves as crucial input for personnel involved in managing the homecoming traffic flow.
According to him, on routes that cannot be repaired in the near term, security will be enhanced through more intensive personnel deployment. This measure is taken to anticipate the possibility of road users unfamiliar with road conditions in the areas they traverse.
“On routes already identified as having particular conditions, we will strengthen security. Personnel will be deployed more intensively compared to routes that are merely standard monitoring spots,” said Anggoro in a press statement from the DIY Regional Government Communications Office on Tuesday (11/3).
He added that this enhanced security also aims to address public unfamiliarity with road conditions they will encounter, particularly for out-of-region homecomers unaccustomed to Yogyakarta’s route characteristics.
“Many people coming from outside the region are unaware of the conditions of the routes they will travel. With information provided in advance, we can prevent potential accidents resulting from such unfamiliarity,” he explained.
Beyond intensified monitoring on specific routes, police will also strengthen coordination with relevant agencies to disseminate information about homecoming route conditions to the public.
The provision of such information is considered important so that homecomers can better prepare their journeys, including anticipating possible vehicle delays on several road sections. The coordination meeting also discussed other potential disruptions affecting the smooth flow of homecoming traffic, one being weather factors.
Based on presentations from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), rainfall in the DIY region is estimated to remain quite high through April. This condition warrants special attention, particularly in areas prone to disasters such as the hilly regions of Gunungkidul Regency, which previously experienced landslides.
Security during the holiday period will be implemented through Operation Ketupat Progo 2026, conducted simultaneously from 13 to 25 March 2026.
With various anticipatory measures prepared, it is hoped that the public’s journey during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return exodus will proceed more safely and orderly, whilst minimising road accident risks.