Trans Sumatra Toll Road Implements Freight Transport Restrictions During 2026 Eid Holiday Exodus
In anticipation of increased vehicle volume during the Eid holiday exodus period in 2026, PT Hutama Karya (Persero) has implemented operational restrictions on cargo transport across several sections of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS), including the Pekanbaru–Dumai Toll, the Betung–Tempino–Jambi Toll (Bayung Lencir–Simpang Ness segment), and the Terbanggi Besar–Pematang Panggang–Kayu Agung Toll, in accordance with policies applicable to each region.
The government, through the Ministry of Transportation, the National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri), and the Ministry of Public Works (PU), has issued a Joint Decree (SKB) on road traffic management and crossing arrangements during the 2026 Eid holiday exodus and return period. The decree contains provisions restricting cargo transport operations as a measure to maintain traffic flow and enhance road safety during the peak period of public movement.
The decree (numbered KP-DRJD 854 Year 2026; HK.201/1/21/DJPL/2026; Kep/43/II/2026; and 20/KPTS/Db/2026) was signed by the Director General of Land Transport Aan Suhanan, the Director General of Maritime Transport Muhammad Masyhud, the Director General of Highways Roy Rizali Anwar, and the National Police Traffic Corps Commander Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho.
“The implementation of these restrictions represents Hutama Karya’s support for government policy to maintain traffic flow and enhance road user safety during the Eid holiday and return periods,” said Acting Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Hutama Karya Hamdani on Monday, 9 March.
The operational restrictions on cargo transport will be applied continuously from 13 March 2026 at 12.00 local time until 29 March 2026 at 24.00 local time. This arrangement applies to both toll roads and non-toll/arterial roads.
“As we have seen with previous Eid and year-end holiday seasons, there is expected to be a surge in public movement. To maintain traffic flow and enhance road safety, there needs to be regulation of logistics vehicles,” said the Director General of Land Transport, Aan Suhanan.
The restricted vehicles include cargo trucks with three or more axles, cargo trucks with trailers, articulated trailers, and cargo vehicles carrying excavation products, mining materials, and building materials. Goods distribution may still be conducted using two-axle vehicles, except for excavation products, mining materials, and building materials such as soil, sand, stone, iron, cement, and wood.
Restrictions are exempted for certain vehicles, including those carrying fuel or liquefied petroleum gas, livestock, fertiliser, disaster relief supplies, and basic commodities, provided the vehicles do not exceed dimension and weight limits and are supported by contract or agreement documentation between the goods owner and the transport operator.
“For exempted vehicles that may continue operating, they must be equipped with a cargo document issued by the goods owner, containing details of the goods type, destination, and the name and address of the goods owner, and must be affixed to the left side of the cargo vehicle’s front window,” Hamdani added.
During normal periods, the JTTS user base is dominated by cargo transport. To ensure the restriction policy is properly communicated, Hutama Karya is optimising various communication channels, including social media, conventional media, and radio, and installing notices at toll entrances so road users are aware of the restrictions before entering the toll road, thereby avoiding traffic disruptions or queues, particularly at toll gates.
“We request all toll road users, particularly cargo vehicle drivers, to understand and comply with this operational restriction policy for the smooth flow of the 2026 Eid holiday exodus and return. Should there be complaints or emergencies on the toll road, please immediately report to the call centre of the respective toll section or through Hutama Karya’s official toll road social media account @HutamaKaryaTollroad,” Hamdani concluded.