Traffic on Solo-Yogyakarta Toll Road Surges Nearly 100% During Eid

JAKARTA - The highest surge in traffic volume during the 2026 Eid period occurred on the Solo-Yogyakarta NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road segment from Kartasura to Prambanan. This route recorded an increase of up to 92.42% compared to normal conditions. PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk noted a total vehicle volume on this segment of 342,363 vehicles, up from the normal 177,927 vehicles. Overall, Jasa Marga, through the Jasamarga Nusantara Tollroad Regional Division, recorded a total of 2,434,818 vehicles passing through the Nusantara Regional toll roads up to H+2 of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, or the period from 11-23 March 2026. This figure represents a 2.66% increase from the normal 2,371,837 vehicles. Besides the Solo-Yogyakarta Toll Road, traffic volume increases also occurred on several other toll roads in the Nusantara Region. On the Balikpapan-Samarinda Toll Road, the traffic volume was recorded at 187,075 vehicles, or a 35.62% increase from the normal 137,936 vehicles. Meanwhile, the Manado-Bitung Toll Road segment recorded a traffic volume of 89,813 vehicles, or a 4.68% increase from the normal 85,796 vehicles. Jasa Marga President Director Rivan A. Purwantono urged the public to plan their return journey times. “Avoid peak return traffic by taking advantage of the 30% toll discount applicable on Jasa Marga Group toll roads, including the Medan-Belawan-Tanjung Morawa (Belmera) and Medan-Kualanamu-Tebing Tinggi (MKTT) segments,” he said, quoted from an official statement on Tuesday (24/03/2026). Jasa Marga also advised toll road users to prepare for travel during the long Eid holiday. “Before entering the toll road, ensure that both the vehicle and the driver are in prime condition, confirm sufficient fuel and electronic money balance, and comply with signs and instructions from on-site officers,” he added.