Severe Traffic Congestion on Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road
Jakarta – Traffic on the Jakarta-Tangerang (Janger) Toll Road experienced significant congestion on Monday, March 2, 2026, causing substantial delays for commuters. Reports indicate that travel from Tomang to Karawaci took approximately three hours, a stark contrast to the usual 35-minute to one-hour commute during peak hours.
Traffic Hotspots and Causes
As of 8:44 PM local time (20:44 WIB) on March 2, 2026, Jasa Marga, the toll road operator, reported the following areas of congestion:
- Tomang-Kedoya: Heavy traffic due to high traffic volume.
- Meruya (KM 06) – Kembangan (KM 08): Heavy traffic due to high traffic volume.
- Karang Tengah (KM 09) – Kunciran (KM 15): Heavy traffic due to high traffic volume.
- Karawaci – Bitung (towards Cikupa): Heavy traffic due to road repair work (Rigid Reconstruction) in the middle lane (lane 2) at KM 26+335.
Commuter Experiences
Intan Suci, a commuter, reported being stuck in traffic for three hours, entering the Tomang toll gate at 3:28 PM (15:28 WIB) and exiting the Karawaci toll gate at 6:23 PM (18:23 WIB). She also noted the presence of numerous trucks occupying multiple lanes, exacerbating the congestion.
Ongoing Roadwork and Operator Response
Jasa Marga is currently conducting rigid reconstruction work on the toll road, contributing to the delays. The work is scheduled to continue until March 9, 2026 according to Kompas Otomotif.
About the Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road
The Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road, also known as Janger, connects Jakarta and Tangerang City. It is 26 kilometers long and forms part of the larger Trans-Java Toll Road network, extending to 98 kilometers to Pelabuhan Merak in Cilegon, Banten. According to Wikipedia, the toll road is operated by PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk and was officially opened on November 27, 1984. It utilizes an open toll payment system.
Key Toll Gate Locations
The Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road features several toll gates, including Tomang, Kebon Jeruk, Meruya, Meruya Utara, Kembangan Selatan, Karang Tengah Barat, Kunciran, Tangerang, Karawaci, and Bitung.
Source: Detik News, Kompas Otomotif, Wikipedia