Traffic Chief: Police and Stakeholders Working Maximally to Ensure Smooth Homecoming Flow for Eid
The Head of the National Police Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) Senior Police Commissioner Agus Suryonugroho stated that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) together with all stakeholders will continue working maximally to ensure a smooth flow of homecoming traffic during the Eid holiday. Public safety remains the primary focus in Operation Ketupat 2026.
The statement was delivered by Agus after inspecting the Integrated Post at KM 57 in the West Java Police Territory on Monday evening, 16 March 2026. Agus and stakeholders visited the location to ensure the implementation of Operation Ketupat 2026 runs optimally.
During this occasion, the Kakorlantas noted that traffic conditions remained controlled, despite an increase in vehicle volume on several road sections.
The visit was conducted after previously accompanying the National Police Chief to monitor the security readiness of the homecoming traffic in the Central Java region.
On the same day, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo conducted a direct inspection at the Kalikangkung Integrated Post in Central Java and continued the series of Ramadan Safari activities.
“Operation Ketupat this year is directly controlled by the National Police Chief to ensure the entire series of security measures for the homecoming and return traffic runs well,” said the Kakorlantas.
From preliminary monitoring results, the flow of vehicles leaving the Jakarta region towards the Trans-Java route and heading towards Banten and crossings to Sumatra showed an increase.
“From a projection of approximately 3.5 million vehicles estimated to head towards Trans-Java, West Java, Cikupa, Banten and Sumatra, approximately 28 percent have already left Jakarta. Therefore, we are still managing nearly 72 percent more,” explained the Kakorlantas.
The Kakorlantas also expressed appreciation to the West Java Police Chief Senior Police Commissioner Rudi Setiawan for choosing to rest at the Integrated Post at the Rest Area KM 57. He directly ensured the movement of vehicles entering and leaving West Java heading towards Central Java.
“I extend my appreciation to Pak Kapolda. During this operation, Pak Kapolda is sleeping at this post. This is for everyone to know,” he said.
Overall, traffic conditions to date remain controlled, despite an increase in vehicle volume on several road sections.
The Kakorlantas noted that the government’s policy regarding Work From Anywhere as well as Joint Decision Letters were considered helpful in distributing public movement so that it does not concentrate at one time.
“With this Work From Anywhere policy, departures are spread out. The government’s firm policy regarding the Joint Decision Letter is very strategic in managing traffic flow,” he concluded.