Sinaksak-Simpang Panei Toll Road to Operate Toll-Free during Eid 2026 Exodus from 13 March
PT Hutama Marga Waskita (Hamawas) will operate the Sinaksak-Simpang Panei section of the Kuala Tanjung-Tebing Tinggi-Parapat toll road toll-free beginning 13 March 2026 at 07:00 WIB to support the government’s efforts in facilitating smooth travel flow during the Eid 2026 exodus and return migration period.
Hamawas Chief Executive Dindin Solakhuddin stated that extensive preparations have been completed to ensure smooth operations during the Eid holiday season. These include upgrading services in accordance with Minimum Service Standards, beautification projects, enhanced safety facilities, and personnel readiness to ensure safe and comfortable travel for road users.
“Operating the Sinaksak-Simpang Panei toll road toll-free is part of our commitment to supporting smooth travel during Eid 2026,” Dindin said. “Hamawas is committed to ensuring services prioritise safety, efficiency, and user comfort through infrastructure readiness, personnel preparation, and intensive coordination with relevant agencies.”
The Sinaksak-Simpang Panei toll road section has become a favoured route for travellers heading to the Lake Toba tourism area. Beyond reducing travel time, the toll road facilitates more efficient logistics distribution across North Sumatra. The improved connectivity is expected to enhance travel experience, stimulate regional economic growth, increase public mobility, and strengthen toll road infrastructure’s role as a driver of regional development.
During the toll-free operation, users will not be charged to use the Sinaksak-Simpang Panei section itself. However, drivers entering from Medan Raya or Tebing Tinggi and exiting at Simpang Panei toll gate will be charged existing tariffs up to the Sinaksak toll gate.
Dindin expressed hope that the toll-free operation will provide significant benefits to the public, particularly in accelerating connectivity to hometowns during Eid 2026. “The toll road’s presence is expected to facilitate smooth travel flows, enhance passenger comfort, and provide a more efficient alternative route for travellers across North Sumatra, making journeys home safer, smoother, and more comfortable,” Dindin explained.
Hamawas, working with the local Transportation and Traffic Police departments, has established service posts to ensure road user safety and assistance. A total of 38 emergency vehicles have been prepared, including tow trucks, highway patrol vehicles, rescue units, and ambulances to provide security and comfort for road users.
Hamawas urged all road users to comply with traffic regulations and toll road provisions, maintaining speeds between 60 and 100 km/h and avoiding the hard shoulder except in emergencies. Users are encouraged to report complaints or criminal activity to the KUTEPAT Call Centre at +62 812 9595 3536.
The 2026 Ketupat Operation will run nationally for 13 days, from 13 to 25 March, with peak Eid exodus traffic expected to increase by 26.29%, rising from the normal 169,868 vehicles to approximately 214,533 vehicles.