Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, Good news for travelers who have just departed today. Traffic flow conditions on the Jakarta-Cikampek (Japek) Kilometer 48 toll road, Karawang Regency area, West Java, were observed to be smooth without significant obstacles on Friday (20/3/2026) morning. You can feel a sigh of relief after previously experiencing extreme congestion on this route. Based on observations in the field at around 07.40 WIB, the volume of vehicles moving towards Palimanan (Cipali) and Bandung (Purbaleunyi) appears to be relatively under control. There are no longer long queues or slow snaking traffic like at the peak of yesterday's homecoming traffic. Motorists can now travel at an average speed of between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour. The situation on H-1 of Eid 2026 shows that the large wave of homecoming travelers heading to Central Java and West Java has begun to unravel since Thursday (19/3/2026) afternoon at around 17.45 WIB.
"Thank God, this morning (Friday) the Karawang route was very smooth. Vehicles flowed smoothly without getting stuck, in stark contrast to the conditions last Wednesday night which were paralyzed at several points," said one of the officers in the field.Even though the condition of the toll road in the jurisdiction of the Karawang Police is smooth, travelers are still reminded not to be complacent. Vigilance must be maintained by obeying speed limits and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles. Make sure the physical condition of the driver and vehicle engine remains in top condition before continuing the long journey to your hometown.
