Anticipating Surge in Return Traffic via Sunda Strait
With only 50 percent of travelers having returned to Java to date, traffic authorities remain vigilant over the traffic surge to untangle any congestion.
Homecomers return line up to get off the ferry at Merak Harbor, Cilegon, Banten, Wednesday (26/4/2023).
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — A surge in the number of travelers returning from celebrating Idul Fitri holiday in their hometowns is forecast for all transportation routes starting today (Saturday, 29/4/2023), with a significant increase in vehicle volume expected at the Sunda Strait crossing. With only 50 percent of travelers having returned to Java to date, traffic authorities remain vigilant over the traffic surge to untangle any congestion.
Expecting traffic to surge during the second wave of returning mudik (exodus) travelers from today to Monday (1/5/2023), Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi warned of overcrowded ferries.