JAKARTA - The traffic flow of vehicles for pilgrims on the Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road (Cipali) was observed to be still crowded until Sunday morning, March 22, 2026. Although crowded, the traffic flow on both lanes is generally reported to be smooth with a slight slowdown at certain points.
"On the second day of Lebaran, Sunday, March 22, 2026, the traffic flow towards Cirebon was overall observed to be busy and smooth even though there were slowdowns at several points. Meanwhile, the flow towards Jakarta was observed to be smooth," said Sustainability Management & Corporate Communications Dept. Head Astra Tol Cipali Ardam Rafif Trisilo in an official statement, Sunday, March 22.
Ardam explained that the traffic flow towards Cirebon was generally observed to be busy and smooth. Based on data for the period from 00.00 to 10.00 WIB, it was recorded that around 22,000 vehicles crossed Cikopo to Cirebon, or more than doubled compared to the volume at the same time yesterday.
The significant increase in vehicle volume is estimated to be the movement of people in the context of silaturahmi on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. Meanwhile, from the opposite direction or towards Jakarta, it was recorded that there were around 6,000 vehicles passing.
"Overall, the volume of traffic on the Cipali Toll Road was observed to increase significantly by around 123 percent compared to the volume at the same time yesterday," he said.
In order to anticipate the surge in visitors, Astra Tol Cipali implemented a situational opening-closing system at several rest areas in the direction of Cirebon.
Road users are urged to use rest facilities wisely with a maximum duration of 30 minutes.
"Road users are advised to consider alternative resting places outside the nearest toll gate if the parking capacity of the rest area is full," he explained.
Ardam said that with the closed transaction system, the toll rate remains the same even though road users exit and re-enter the toll road through the nearest gate.
This can be a solution for travelers to rest more comfortably outside the toll road area if there is congestion.
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