Traffic on Solo-Ngawi Toll Road Predicted to Increase by 40 Percent
PT Jasamarga Solo Ngawi (JSN) has forecast a 40 percent increase in vehicle traffic on the Solo-Ngawi toll road during Eid 2026 compared to normal days. In comparison with the same period last year, traffic is expected to rise significantly by approximately 80 percent.
Director General of PT Jasamarga Solo Ngawi Mery Natacha Panjaitan attributed the sharp increase in traffic to two religious holidays falling in close proximity to each other.
“It is mainly due to public holidays falling close together during Eid. There is Nyepi Day, if I recall correctly, falling very close to Eid,” Mery told journalists in Solo on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Additionally, Mery noted that the government’s work-from-anywhere (WFA) concept is expected to contribute to the increased traffic during the Eid holiday period. The company hopes that despite increased traffic flow, operations will run smoothly.
“With the WFA concept, the holiday period becomes somewhat longer, which is causing the increase in our traffic this year, which is quite significant. We hope everything will run smoothly,” she said.
Mery stated that Jasamarga Solo Ngawi’s readiness for the Eid 1447H/2026 holiday period is currently at approximately 90 percent, including increased toll gate capacity. According to her, preparations have been ongoing since the previous year.
“If asked about our readiness percentage, we recently raised our tariffs on 5 January, and those tariff increases went through preparations from the previous year, in fact. So I am confident that at 90 percent readiness, we have not dropped from that quality standard,” she said.
She confirmed full operational readiness of several additional toll gates. This year at Ngemplak Toll Gate, two additional transaction booths will be added to Ngemplak Gate in Boyolali. “One booth in 2026 and one booth at the end of 2025,” she said.
Additionally, Mery noted that additional transaction booths would also be installed at Karanganyar Toll Gate. Both toll gates, according to her, are popular entry points during major holidays.
“Karanganyar and Ngemplak toll gates become favourite entry points during major holidays, such as Eid, when they tend to be congested. As for other preparations, we follow our standard procedures,” Mery said.
Mery stated that Jasamarga and Jasamarga Solo Ngawi are committed to the concept of improving and maintaining service quality. This includes preparing security fleets, preparing for e-ticket operations and other measures.
“We also prepare rest areas so that on the actual day, everything can support each other to maintain maximum and optimal service,” she said.
Anticipating extreme weather conditions, Mery urged travellers to exercise greater caution. However, for the Solo-Ngawi section, she noted that conditions are relatively conducive.
“For Solo-Ngawi, conditions are relatively conducive. The road is flat. There are no steep inclines or declines. However, our message to all road users is to remain vigilant, to maintain readiness of their vehicles that will be driven and of course ensure drivers are in good health and that all vehicle equipment is properly maintained,” she said.