Nationwide One-Way Traffic Scheme for 2026 Eid Homecoming Return Starts on Tuesday

Semarang, MINA – National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo officially launched the implementation of a nationwide one-way traffic scheme to manage the return flow of the 2026 Eid homecoming on Tuesday.

This strategic measure was taken in response to the increasing volume of vehicles moving from eastern regions toward Jakarta, aimed at ensuring safety and comfort for the public along toll roads.

The flag-off was conducted directly by the Police Chief at the Kalikangkung Toll Gate in Semarang, Central Java. The one-way scheme is applied from Km 414 at Kalikangkung Toll Gate to Km 70 at Cikampek Utama (Cikatama) Toll Gate.

According to police data, more than 2.3 million vehicles had departed from Jakarta during the homecoming period, with the peak of return traffic expected to occur simultaneously today.

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In his statement, General Sigit emphasized that the Traffic Corps (Korlantas) of the Indonesian National Police has prepared various alternative routes to prevent bottlenecks.

In addition to the one-way scheme, authorities have also readied the use of functional toll roads at congestion-prone points. Coordination among stakeholders continues to be strengthened to ensure that traffic loads are not concentrated at a single point, which could trigger long queues.

Interestingly, the Police Chief also urged the public to take advantage of the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy facilitated by the government for civil servants and certain workers.

By utilizing flexible working arrangements from March 25 to 27, traffic volume during the peak return period is expected to be more evenly distributed. This aligns with more humane and well-planned congestion mitigation efforts.

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In terms of safety, travelers are reminded not to force themselves when driving. The Police Chief stressed the importance of taking breaks at available rest areas if physical conditions begin to decline.

Police data shows that during this year’s homecoming period, the fatality rate from traffic accidents has decreased significantly by around 40.1% compared to the previous year, an achievement expected to be maintained until the end of Operation Ketupat.[]

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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