West Java Provincial Assembly Commission IV Inspects Provincial Road Readiness Ahead of Eid Return Migration
The Provincial Assembly Commission IV of West Java inspected the condition of several provincial road sections in Garut Regency to ensure that infrastructure is ready for the surge in return migration during the 2026 Eid holidays.
The inspection was carried out as part of the Provincial Assembly’s oversight function regarding the readiness of return migration routes, which fall under the authority of the West Java Provincial Government.
Beyond directly observing road conditions, the delegation monitored progress on road development and maintenance projects currently underway.
Prasetyawati, a member of Commission IV of the West Java Provincial Assembly, stated that the provincial government has generally undertaken various preparatory measures to accommodate the increased public mobility during the return migration season. These preparations include accelerating road development and enhancing routine maintenance on provincial road sections.
“This visit was conducted to directly observe the condition of provincial roads, particularly in the Garut area, and to ensure readiness ahead of the Eid return migration period,” Prasetyawati said on Wednesday (11 March 2026).
She explained that Commission IV’s primary focus is on several routes known to experience congestion during the return migration season. Some of these are located in the Gentong area of Garut, as well as major routes used by return migrants heading towards southern West Java.
“We typically focus on points with congestion potential, such as the Gentong route in Garut and several other road sections that serve as main return migration corridors,” she said.
Commission IV is also pressing local government to accelerate the completion of road repair work, particularly on sections expected to carry high-volume vehicle traffic.
“We hope that ongoing road repair work can be completed promptly, so that when the return migration period arrives, all routes are in optimal condition,” she stated.
Beyond physical road conditions, Commission IV also highlighted the importance of managing areas along the return migration routes. The presence of illegal parking and street vendor activities on the road itself were deemed capable of triggering congestion despite good road conditions.
According to Prasetyawati, enforcement along the return migration routes needs to be carried out consistently to maintain traffic flow.
“Even if roads are in good condition, if there remains widespread illegal parking or street-level activity, congestion remains likely. Therefore enforcement is necessary to keep return migration routes clear,” she said.
She expressed hope that with the various preparations undertaken by local government, this year’s Eid return migration would proceed more smoothly compared to previous years.
“The expectation is that this year’s return migration can be more orderly and smoother given that the preparations undertaken also appear more prepared,” she said.