Eid Homecoming Traffic Predictions 2026: Trans Java and Bandung Become the Main Destinations for Travelers!

Kapanlagi.com - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk projects that the Eid al-Fitr homecoming season in 2026 will be a very busy moment, with approximately 3.6 million vehicles expected to leave the Jabodetabek area via toll roads. This surge in traffic is predicted to be divided into three main directions: east towards the Trans Java Toll Road and Bandung, west towards Merak, and south towards Bogor and Ciawi.

The President Director of Jasa Marga, Rivan A Purwantono, explained that the company has prepared various anticipatory measures based on historical data and projections for the upcoming Eid holiday. "We predict, based on the data we have, that during Eid 2026, the number of vehicles passing through will reach 3.6 million," Rivan stated.

From this projection, about 50 percent of the vehicles will head east, while 28 percent will go west to Merak, and around 20.7 percent will travel south through Ciawi. "Of the total 3.6 million vehicles, 50 percent will head east, 28 percent to the west, and 20.7 percent to Ciawi," he explained.

1. Divided at Cikampek Utama Toll Gate

The flow of vehicles heading east will be divided at the Cikampek Utama Toll Gate. At this point, vehicles will be directed towards the Trans Java Toll Road and the route to Bandung. Interestingly, of the total 50 percent of vehicles heading east, it is estimated that 57 percent will continue their journey to the Trans Java Toll Road, while the remaining 42 percent will head towards Bandung.

"This could be a congestion point. About 42 percent will head to Bandung," added Rivan.

With this composition, the Trans Java route has the potential to be the point with the highest density during the peak of the 2026 Eid homecoming flow. So, for travelers, prepare yourself and plan your journey well!

2. Monitor Density and Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations via Mobile

Jasa Marga is not only focused on traffic engineering but also leveraging digitization to facilitate toll transactions. With the Travoy application, they aim to have 700 non-stop toll gates ready to serve road users by 2026.

Rivan explained that currently, Jakarta has 97 non-stop gates, and this year an additional 700 gates will be added. This contactless payment system uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sticker technology, allowing drivers to pass at a speed of about 20 km per hour at gates marked with Travoy Go without having to stop.

Additionally, the Travoy application also provides real-time traffic monitoring features, with data from radar and around 3,500 cameras spread across various toll roads. Users can access the latest information on traffic density, rest areas, and the nearest Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU), which is very useful for electric vehicle travelers who need to plan their charging.

With a projection of 3.6 million vehicles and the homecoming flow heading east, the 2026 Eid moment is sure to be a challenge for toll road managers, but with this advanced technology, it is hoped that the journey will be smoother and more comfortable.

(kpl/gtr)