Vehicle Traffic on Trans-Sumatra Toll Road Surges 55.54% as Eid Holiday Exodus Begins

Jakarta - PT Hutama Karya (Persero) continues to monitor vehicle traffic developments on the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) as the 2026 Eid holiday exodus unfolds. On 16 March 2026, traffic increases were recorded on several key sections, particularly on inter-city connecting corridors and access routes to urban areas.

This situation reflects growing population mobility as the 2026 Eid holiday peak period approaches, coinciding with the implementation of the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy which commenced on 16 March 2026.

Cumulatively, total daily traffic on operational toll sections reached 138,029 vehicles, representing a 55.54% increase compared to normal traffic levels. This increase reflects heightened population movement as people undertake journeys earlier in anticipation of the Eid holiday break.

Monitoring is conducted continuously as part of Hutama Karya’s commitment to ensuring toll road services remain safe, smooth, and comfortable for all road users.

Daily Traffic Summary for Operational Toll Sections (16 March 2026):

The Tol Terbanggi Besar - Kayu Agung (Terpeka) section recorded 19,789 vehicles, a 60.30% increase compared to normal traffic. The Tol Palembang - Indralaya - Prabumulih (Palindra & Indraprabu) section recorded 21,997 vehicles, a 74.88% increase. The Tol Betung - Tempino - Jambi (Bayung Lencir - Tempino - Sp. Ness) section recorded 9,318 vehicles, a 24.57% increase. The Tol Bengkulu - Taba Penanjung (Bengtaba) section recorded 1,827 vehicles, an 18.87% increase.

The Tol Pekanbaru - Dumai (Permai) section recorded 17,834 vehicles, a 27.24% increase. The Tol Pekanbaru - XIII Koto Kampar section recorded 7,911 vehicles, a 66.30% increase. The Tol Indrapura - Kisaran section recorded 11,968 vehicles, a 34.90% increase. The Tol Kuala Tanjung - Tebing Tinggi - Parapat (Kuala Tanjung - Sinaksak) section, managed by PT Hutama Marga Waskita (HMW), recorded 27,156 vehicles, a 68.25% increase.

The Tol Binjai - Langsa (Binjai - Pangkalan Brandan) section recorded 12,310 vehicles, a 55.45% increase. The Tol Sigli - Banda Aceh Section 2-6 (Seulimeum - Baitussalam) recorded 7,919 vehicles, a 155.45% increase. The Tol Padang - Sicincin section recorded 2,289 vehicles, a 21.88% increase.

Functional Toll Road Sections During 2026 Eid Holiday Exodus (16 March 2026):

For toll sections operated functionally during the 2026 Eid holiday exodus period on 16 March 2026, the following was recorded: The Tol Sigli - Banda Aceh (Sibanceh) Section 1 (Seulimeum - Padang Tiji), operated functionally, recorded traffic of 3,603 vehicles. The Tol Palembang - Betung (Kramasan - Pangkalan Balai), operated functionally, recorded traffic of 4,399 vehicles.

Hutama Karya urges all road users to plan their journeys carefully, particularly those beginning travel earlier in anticipation of the Eid holiday. Road users are expected to comply with traffic signals and speed limits, maintain safe distances, ensure both vehicle and driver are in prime condition, and rest at the nearest rest area if feeling fatigued or drowsy.