During Nataru, Transportation Restrictions for Goods on Toll Roads Apply Without Window Time

Heavy truck (Ministry of Transportation)

JAKARTA - The government has decided to implement restrictions on freight transportation on toll roads without a window time scheme during the 2025 Christmas and New Year 2026 (Nataru) transportation period.

This policy is valid until January 4, 2026 to maintain the smooth flow of traffic and travel safety in the midst of a potential surge in community mobility.

The Ministry of Transportation together with the Ministry of Public Works and Korlantas Polri continues to evaluate the policy of these restrictions so that they remain adaptive and responsive to traffic dynamics in the field.

Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi said that the restrictions on freight transport were dynamic and would be evaluated periodically so that the policies implemented would remain proportional and effective.

"The government will evaluate the restrictions on freight transport periodically so that the policies taken remain proportional, effective, and in favor of the safety of road users. This restriction is dynamic, so adjustments can be made by looking at the development of traffic situations in the field," he said in a statement. official, Monday, December 22.

This policy is a follow-up to the implementation of the flexible work system for state civil servants and the appeal for Work From Anywhere (WFA) which is expected to trigger changes in people's travel patterns during the year-end holidays. Considering these conditions, the regulation on the restriction of freight transport is set to be more adaptive.

Based on the results of the evaluation, the restriction on freight transportation on toll roads is no longer using window time and is enforced continuously without interruption until January 4, 2026.

Dudy explained that the implementation of restrictions on toll roads is aimed at maintaining the performance of the toll road network, especially in corridors with high traffic loads during the Nataru period. This arrangement is also expected to minimize potential obstacles and strengthen traffic control at density-prone points.

"We will evaluate it on a situational basis, and if there is a significant change in traffic flow, handling in the field must be able to move quickly," said Dudy.

Meanwhile, restrictions on freight transport on arterial roads or non-toll roads still use the window time scheme from 05.00 to 22.00 local time. This provision is valid until January 4, 2026 and will be evaluated periodically while still referring to the applicable rules.

The implementation of restrictions is imposed on goods transport vehicles according to the classification and provisions in the Joint Decree (SKB) as guidelines. The government appeals to logistics operators and freight transport business actors to adjust travel plans and optimize distribution schedules to remain efficient and orderly.

"Our coordination with the National Police will ensure that operational management measures, including police discretion, can be implemented to maintain smoothness and safety," said Dudy.

For information, the road traffic arrangement during the 2025/2026 Nataru period is contained in SKB Number KP-DRJD 6774 of 2025, 122/KPTS/Db/2025, and Kep/268/XII/2025 which is a common reference for stakeholders.

The SKB was disseminated to stakeholders as a common reference in the provision of transportation services and traffic management during the Nataru period.

The restriction arrangements include a number of strategic toll and non-toll roads in the Sumatra, DKI Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and Bali corridors, including major roads connecting production centers, ports, and residential areas.

The details of the sections where restrictions are imposed are listed in the SKB, and the public and business actors are urged to follow the signs, instructions from officers, and official information during the journey.