Long Holiday, 90,000 Vehicles Enter Bandung City

The city of Bandung experienced a significant increase in vehicle traffic during the recent long Idul Adha holiday. As of Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM Western Indonesian Time, an estimated 90,000 vehicles, comprising both two-wheeled and four-wheeled types, entered Bandung to spend their holiday in the Bandung Raya region.

Kasatlantas Polrestabes Bandung, AKBP Hudi Arif, reported that approximately 60,000 vehicles exited the city during the same period. "For vehicles entering the city of Bandung, around 90,000 vehicles have been recorded, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled. Meanwhile, those exiting were around 60,000 vehicles," Hudi stated on Friday, May 29, 2026.

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For vehicles entering the city of Bandung, around 90,000 vehicles have been recorded, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled. Meanwhile, those exiting were around 60,000 vehicles.

According to Hudi, the main streams of traffic originated from the Cileunyi, Cibiru, and Buah Batu Toll Gate areas. Preliminary calculations suggest that around 30,000 vehicles remain within the city of Bandung. "There are 30,000 vehicles still in Kota Bandung," he said.

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There are 30,000 vehicles still in Kota Bandung.

To anticipate and manage traffic congestion during the extended holiday, the Bandung Police deployed 130 personnel. These officers were strategically positioned at key locations, including arterial roads, toll gates, and areas of high public activity. "130 personnel have been deployed to secure the traffic flow," Hudi confirmed.

Observations on several major roads indicated a noticeable increase in vehicle volume. Congestion was particularly evident in areas such as Jalan Cikapayang and Jalan Ir. H. Djuanda, which serve as primary routes to tourist attractions and central activity hubs within Bandung.

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130 personnel have been deployed to secure the traffic flow.