Arus Balik Lebaran, as many as 1.9 million vehicles return to Jabodetabek via Jasa Marga toll road

Illustration. (Photo: Dok. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk. noted that as many as 1,958,838 vehicles have returned to the Jabotabek area until H+3 Lebaran 2026. The cumulative figure was collected during the period of 11-24 March 2026.

Jasa Marga President Director Rivan A. Purwantono explained that the traffic volume came from four main toll gates (GT), namely the Cikampek Utama GT, Kalihurip Utama GT, Cikupa GT and Ciawi GT.

The realization is equivalent to 57.7 percent of the total projection of 3.39 million vehicles that are expected to return to the Jabotabek area.

"Vehicle traffic is expected to continue to increase, especially during the next peak period of the return flow on March 28 and 29, 2026," said Rivan as quoted from an official statement, Thursday, March 26.

In detail, the volume of vehicles was dominated by the East (Trans Java and Bandung) with 850,180 vehicles or 43.4 percent.

Meanwhile, the direction of the West (Merak) contributed 617,826 vehicles (31.5 percent) and the direction of the South (Puncak) was 490,832 vehicles (25.1 percent).

Rivan said that the traffic from Trans Java via GT Cikampek Utama reached 415,448 vehicles, an increase of 6.4 percent from normal conditions.

Meanwhile, from the direction of Bandung via GT Kalihurip Utama, 434,732 vehicles were recorded, down 2.1 percent from normal traffic.

Then, traffic from Merak via GT Cikupa was recorded as many as 617,826 vehicles, down 3.8 percent from normal traffic. Meanwhile, from Puncak via GT Ciawi reached 490,832 vehicles or lower 0.8 percent compared to normal conditions.

Especially at the peak of the first wave of the reverse flow which fell on March 24, 2026, the company noted that there were 256,338 vehicles returning to the Jabodetabek area via GT Cikampek Utama, GT Kalihurip Utama, GT Cikupa and GT Ciawi.

The volume jumped sharply to 99.0 percent compared to normal traffic of 128,802 vehicles.

"We appeal to road users to be able to prepare for the trip in advance during this return period, including ensuring that vehicles and drivers are in good condition and roadworthy and preparing supplies during the trip," he said.

In accordance with the regulations on freight transportation, vehicles with three or more axles are prohibited from passing until March 29, 2026 based on the Joint Decree (SKB).

Jasa Marga management emphasizes that this operational restriction must be obeyed to maintain traffic flow during the return flow period.