Gibran to Attend Imlek Peak Celebration in Central Jakarta: Traffic Diversions in Place
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is scheduled to attend the peak of the Imlek Nusantara 2026 celebrations at Lapangan Banteng in Central Jakarta this afternoon, February 28, 2026. The event is intended to mark the Lunar New Year and promote cultural harmony. Officials said the Vice President’s presence is confirmed, underscoring the government’s support for cultural diversity in Indonesia.
Kompol Robby Hefados, Head of Operations at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate, confirmed the Vice President’s attendance to reporters on Saturday. Preparations are underway to manage traffic flow during the celebrations, including a parade.
The parade, a key element of the Imlek Nasional celebrations, will begin in front of the Jakarta Cathedral and proceed along a route encompassing Tugu Adipura, the Ministry building, the Post Office, Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara, and finally entering through the western gate of Lapangan Banteng. Temporary road closures will be implemented along the parade route, with traffic resuming to normal once the procession passes.
Authorities have designated six parking areas capable of accommodating up to 1,000 vehicles for attendees. The goal, according to Kompol Hefados, is to minimize disruption to traffic while facilitating the cultural event.
Traffic Management for the 2026 Imlek Parade
– Traffic from the West (Juanda) towards the East (Gunung Sahari) can use Jalan Ir. H Juanda-Jalan Pos-Jalan Dr. Sutomo-Jalan Gunung Sahari or Jalan Ir. H. Juanda-Jalan Pos-turn right onto Jalan Gedung Kesenian-turn left onto Jalan Budi Utomo-Jalan Gunung Sahari.
– Traffic from the East (Gunung Sahari) towards the West (Juanda) can use Jalan Gunung Sahari-Jalan Dr. Sutomo-turn left onto Jalan Gedung Kesenian-turn right onto Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara-turn right onto Jalan Katedral-turn left onto Jalan Veteran.
– Traffic from the East (Gunung Sahari) towards the West (Gambir) can use Jalan Gunung Sahari-Jalan Budi Utomo-Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara-turn right onto Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat-Jalan Taman Pejambon.
– Traffic from the West (Gambir) towards the East (Gunung Sahari) can use Jalan Perwira-turn left onto Jalan Katedral-turn right onto Jalan Pos-Jalan Dr. Sutomo-Jalan Gunung Sahari or Jalan Perwira-turn right onto Jalan Lapangan Banteng Barat-turn left onto Jalan Lapangan Banteng Selatan-Jalan Dr. Wahidin Raya-Jalan Gunung Sahari.
Alternative Routes
– Traffic from the North (Pasar Baru) towards the South (Senen) can use Jalan Samanhudi-turn right onto Jalan Gunung Sahari-Jalan Pasar Senen-etc.
– Traffic from the South (Kwitang) towards the North (Pasar Baru) can use Jalan Kramat Kwitang-turn left onto Jalan Senen Raya-turn right onto Jalan Dr. Wahidin Raya-turn left onto Jalan Gunung Sahari-turn left onto Jalan H. Samanhudi-etc.
– Traffic from the West (Gambir) towards the East (Kemayoran) can use Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan-turn right onto Jalan M.I. Ridwan Rais-turn left onto Jalan Arief Rachman Hakim-Jalan Kramat Kwitang-turn left onto Jalan Senen raya-turn right onto Jalan Dr. Wahidin Raya-turn left onto Jalan Gunung Sahari-turn right onto Jalan Angkasa-etc.
– Traffic from the East (Kemayoran) towards the West (Gambir) can use Jalan Angkasa-turn left onto Jalan Gunung Sahari-U-turn on Jalan Gunung Sahari-turn left onto Jalan H. Samanhudi-Jalan Sukarjo Wiryopranoto-turn left onto Jalan Hayam Wuruk-Jalan Majapahit-Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat-turn left onto Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan-turn left onto Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur-etc.
(mib/amw)