Prepare Everything for Homecoming Journey

Surges of \'mudik\' (exodus) traffic on the third and sixth days before Idul Fitri have increased preparations across relevant agencies. Anticipatory measures will be important in the face of two waves of \'mudik\'.

KOMPAS/WISNU WIDIANTORO

Motorists line up at the Kertasari toll gate, Tegal, Central Java, before continuing their journey through the Batang-Semarang toll road project, which was temporarily opened, on Sunday (10/6/2018). Traffic engineering and the temporary opening of segments of toll road projects facilitated the smoothness of traffic.

CIKARANG, KOMPAS – The expected two waves of mudik (exodus) traffic were based on the different holiday periods for civil servants and private sector employees. This is reflected in the two surges of mudik traffic on the third and sixth days before Idul Fitri.

Transportation Ministry land transportation director general Budi Setiyadi said on Wednesday (13/6/2018) that he expected mudik journeys to peak from June 18 to 20 and again from June 22 to 24. Those who traveled home earlier might return earlier. Those who traveled home later may return later.