Traffic Congestion Predictions on West Java Roads During Homecoming Season 2026
West Java’s Head of Transportation, Dhani Gumelar, has stated that several major non-toll routes are expected to experience congestion during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return journey period. Among these routes are Jomin Junction–Mutiara Junction and Cikopo.
The West Java Transportation Office and the National Road Execution Agency will close 47 U-turns and open only 8 U-turns to manage congestion on these road segments.
Other main routes predicted to experience traffic jams include Ciawi–Cibadak–Sukabumi. To mitigate congestion on this route, police will enforce restrictions against three-axle and larger commercial vehicles during peak homecoming and return periods. Local government will also clear illegal parking and street vendors from the roadway.
Congestion is also predicted to occur on the Ciawi–Gadog Junction–Puncak route in Bogor Regency. Police will implement an odd-even vehicle system and one-way traffic on this route. Civil order enforcement officers will regulate activities that disrupt traffic flow to reduce congestion.
The Cileunyi Interchange and Nagreg area in Bandung Regency are expected to be congested with vehicles. Additional electronic card reader devices (mobile readers) at toll gates will be deployed to ease congestion on this route. “In addition, officers are preparing additional information boards in case traffic is diverted to the Cisumdawu Toll Road,” said Dhani.
Other routes predicted to experience congestion include the southern routes of Limbang–Malangbong and Gentong, where civil order enforcement officers will regulate disruptive activities to reduce traffic jams.
The Pelumbon–Kadawung–Cirebon road section is also included. “The local government will clear roadside parking and street vendors from the roadway to reduce congestion on the Pelumbon–Kadawung–Cirebon route,” said Dhani.
He advised homebound travellers to utilise alternative routes to avoid congestion on main roads during the Eid holiday period. West Java has several alternative routes available to avoid congestion on primary routes.
These include northern routes such as Sukamandi–Kalijati (22 kilometres), Pamanukan–Subang (31 kilometres), Kadipaten–Jatitujuh–Jatibarang (40.7 kilometres) and Haurgeulis–Patrol (19 kilometres). There are also alternative routes at Cikamurang–Jangga (35 kilometres), Budur–Tegalgubug–Jagapura–Mundu (32 kilometres), Losari–Ciledug–Cidahu–Kuningan (95 kilometres) and Cirebon–Sumber–Rajagaluh–Majalengka (32 kilometres).
For central routes, alternative routes include Subang–Lembang–Bandung (41 kilometres), Sumedang–Jalan Cagak–Wanayasa–Purwakarta (85 kilometres), Talaga–Bantarujeg–Wado–Sumedang (79 kilometres) and Kuningan–Cikijing–Majalengka–Kadipaten (45 kilometres).
Similarly, several alternative routes exist in southern West Java, including Garut–Banyuresmi–Leuwigoong–Kadungora–Cijapati–Majalaya–Bandung (78 kilometres), Sasak Beusi–Cibatu–Leles (19 kilometres), Banjar–Manonjaya–Tasikmalaya (44 kilometres), Malangbong–Wado (15 kilometres) and Parakan Muncang–Warung Simpang (9 kilometres).
The West Java Transportation Office predicts that peak homecoming traffic will occur on the third day before Eid al-Fitr, Wednesday, 18 March 2026. An estimated 8.9 million West Java residents are expected to travel during this peak homecoming period.
Travellers are expected to begin their journeys after dawn prayers, approximately between 04:00 and 10:00. Fewer travellers are expected between 00:00–04:00 and 11:00–23:00. Travellers are advised to choose departure times wisely to avoid being stuck in traffic.
The return journey is predicted to occur in two waves: on the second day after Eid al-Fitr, Tuesday, 24 March 2026, and on the sixth day, Saturday, 28 March 2026. Return traffic is estimated to reach 4.12 million people on the second day and 3.9 million on the sixth day.
“The return journey of travellers is estimated to begin after dawn prayers towards midday, between 05:00 and 10:00,” said Dhani. The total estimated return traffic during this period is expected to reach 19.34 million people.
Dhani stated that approximately 14.18 million travellers will use the Trans Java Toll Road (Japek–Cipali–Palikanci). Another route expected to be heavily utilised is Bandung–Cileunyi–Nagreg–Limbangan–Malangbong–Tasikmalaya–Ciamis–Banjar, with an estimated 2.9 million travellers on this route.
The Cikampek–Cipularang–Padaleunyi Toll Road is also expected to be busy, with approximately 1.96 million travellers.
“Most travellers will travel by car, with a total of 16.75 million people,” said Dhani.
During Eid al-Fitr, approximately 25.6 million West Java residents will travel, with Garut Regency being the most popular destination, receiving an estimated 2.94 million visitors.