The Head of the National Police Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas Polri), Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, has revealed that approximately 22 percent of travelers have yet to return to Jakarta following the Lebaran 2026 holiday period. Authorities anticipate a significant increase in vehicle volume beginning Saturday afternoon (March 28), with the surge expected to continue into Sunday.
This projection, based on meticulous traffic counting conducted up until Saturday morning, indicates a substantial number of vehicles still en route or delaying their return. Speaking from the command center at KM 29 of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road in North Cikarang on Saturday (March 28), Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho stated, “From the traffic counting calculations, currently around 22 percent [of vehicles] are yet to return. So, it’s likely that the surge in traffic will pick up again this afternoon and potentially continue tomorrow.”
In anticipation of this potential surge, the National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) has proactively implemented various traffic engineering schemes. A key strategy involves the enforcement of a one-way system for the second wave of the Lebaran return flow. Currently, a localized one-way system, specifically phase two, is operational from KM 263 to KM 70 on the Trans Java Toll Road. Police officials are also actively preparing for the potential extension of this scheme. “We are ready to implement one-way phases 1, 2, and 3 until we decide whether a national one-way system is necessary for the second phase of the return flow,” Agus affirmed.
30 Percent of Vehicles Yet to Return from West Java
Beyond the Trans Java corridor, Inspector General Agus also highlighted that return traffic from the West Java region remains considerably high. It is estimated that a substantial 30 percent, or more specifically, between 33% and 35% of vehicles from this area, have not yet made their way back to Jakarta. To alleviate potential congestion and manage this significant volume, the functional South Japek II (Japek II Selatan) route has been strategically opened and utilized as an alternative for travelers coming from West Java. “However, it’s not just those from Trans Java. Those from West Java, approximately 33% to 35% remaining from yesterday, still present a considerable number today, which we are managing effectively using the rather strategic functional Japek II Selatan,” he explained.
The Korlantas Polri’s vigilance extends beyond Java, encompassing the movement of vehicles originating from outside the island. Special attention is being paid to the Trans Sumatra route, which funnels traffic towards Merak Port, then onward through Cikupa, and ultimately into Jakarta. “We will also monitor traffic from Trans Sumatra, from Bakauheni, Merak, all the way to Cikupa and Jakarta,” he added, underscoring the comprehensive approach taken by authorities to ensure a smooth and safe return journey for all Lebaran travelers.