The Jakarta Transportation Department has suspended the odd-even vehicle restriction system on city streets today, December 26, 2025. This suspension is due to the current public holiday for Christmas. The policy will also be suspended on January 1, 2026, according to a statement released by the department.
Traffic Management Preparations
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Christmas and New Year period, the Jakarta Transportation Department is preparing situational one-way traffic systems. These will be implemented as needed, particularly in the Taman Margasatwa Ragunan area of South Jakarta.
According to Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Jakarta Transportation Department, the one-way system at Ragunan could be implemented to direct traffic flow into the area during peak morning hours and then reversed in the evening. The department will continuously monitor traffic conditions and implement further rekayasa lalu lintas (traffic engineering) as needed to prevent significant congestion.
Monitoring will be conducted in collaboration with the police and related agencies throughout the Nataru (Christmas and New Year) holiday period. Traffic management and engineering are also being prepared for popular destinations including Monas, Ancol, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), Setu Babakan, Kota Tua, and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the odd-even vehicle restriction system?
The source does not define the odd-even vehicle restriction system, only stating that it has been suspended.
Where will the one-way traffic system be implemented?
The one-way traffic system will be implemented situationally in the Taman Margasatwa Ragunan area of South Jakarta, and management and engineering are being prepared for Monas, Ancol, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), Setu Babakan, Kota Tua, and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII).
When was the suspension of the odd-even system announced?
The suspension of the odd-even system was announced on Friday, December 26, 2025, by Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Jakarta Transportation Department.
As Jakarta prepares for the New Year holiday, how might these traffic management strategies impact travel times for residents and visitors?
