Traffic Corps Prepares Local One-Way Scheme Ahead of Peak Return Flow on 28–29 March
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KARAWANG — The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) is preparing traffic engineering in the form of local one-way schemes ahead of the peak of the second return flow, estimated to occur on 28 to 29 March 2026. This policy is intended to accelerate vehicle movement from the Trans Java route towards Jakarta.
Head of the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps, Inspector General of Police Agus Suryonugroho, stated that the traffic engineering might begin from KM 188 of the Cipali Toll or KM 263 of the Pejagan Toll towards Jakarta. “On Friday, the first stage of local one-way engineering will likely be implemented, possibly from KM 188 of the Cipali Toll or KM 263 of the Pejagan Toll. The decision will be made with the aim of speeding up the return flow from Trans Java to Jakarta,” said Agus at the Jasa Marga Office KM 70 of the Cikampek Utama Toll, Karawang, early Friday (27/3/2026).
Agus explained that if vehicle flow from East Java, Yogyakarta, Solo Raya, and Semarang remains high, further traffic engineering could be enforced from KM 414 of the Kalikangkung Toll. “We will monitor the dynamics on the ground. If the flow is still high, additional engineering will be promptly implemented to ensure smoothness,” said Agus.
He noted that traffic conditions from KM 414 of the Kalikangkung Toll to KM 200 of the Cipali Toll on Thursday (26/3) were still relatively smooth, with vehicle speeds ranging from 60 to 70 kilometres per hour. Density began to occur as vehicles approached KM 20 due to side obstructions.
Agus said many holiday returnees were experiencing fatigue and stopping on the roadside or at rest areas, thus causing vehicle build-ups.
“We observed quite a number of returnees who were fatigued and stopping on the roadside or at rest areas. Almost all rest areas are full and unable to accommodate vehicles, leading to pile-ups,” Agus stated.
Nevertheless, the traffic flow at night is generally still well-managed. On arterial routes, density is more significant when traffic engineering is not in place, as community activities in agglomeration areas and local social visits are still ongoing.