JAKARTA - Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Dudy Purwagandhi appealed to travelers to avoid the peak of the 2026 Lebaran return flow which falls on March 24, 28, and 29, 2026.
"For this reason, we urge the public to return to Jabotabek on March 23, 2026 by utilizing the collective leave, or in the period of March 25-27, 2025 by utilizing the Work From Anywhere period which is urged by the government," he said in a statement in Jakarta, Sunday.
Based on the calculation data obtained at the Jasamarga Tollroad Command Center (JMTC), the peak of the return flow is predicted to fall on Tuesday, (24/3), with an estimated volume of more than 285 thousand vehicles. This number is greater than the peak of the return flow on March 18, 2026 which was 270,315 vehicles.
On a separate occasion, the National Police Deputy Chief, Inspector General Pol. Agus Suryonugroho, said that there would be three peaks of the return flow that must be avoided by travelers. The first peak of the return flow will occur on March 24, 2026 and the second and third peaks of the return flow on March 28 and 29, 2026.
"We predict that these three days will be the peak of the 2026 Lebaran return flow. We urge the public to avoid the peak time of the return flow so that the homecoming flow service runs safely, comfortably, and safely," he said.
President Director of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk Rivan APurwantonomeminta road users to take advantage of the return time in the reverse flow following the government's direction by planning a better trip.
"We appeal and ask all people who want to travel back home to choose the time of return that has been recommended by the government," he said.
His party also reminded travelers to take advantage of the 30 percent toll rate discount during the two-day return period, namely on March 26-27, 2026 on nine Jasa Marga Group toll roads with continuous travel.
"The goal is the same as that advocated by the Minister of Transportation and the National Police Chief, namely that the distribution of the volume of traffic flow can be controlled and provide a more comfortable journey for the community," he said.
In ensuring the readiness of the return flow service on the Jasa Marga Group Toll Road, Jasa Marga strengthened services on a number of major toll roads by optimizing toll gate operations, alerting the toll road service fleet, carrying out situational traffic arrangements, and ensuring the readiness of officers in the field for 24 hours.
Optimization of technology through the Jasamarga Tollroad Command Center (JMTC) continues to be carried out to monitor traffic conditions instantly and support quick and accurate decision-making, and is supported by the dissemination of information through the Travoy Application, Call Center 133 and Travoy FM Radio to help road users plan their trips better.
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