Director of Traffic for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Firman Darmansyah.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA — The Polda Metro Jaya confirmed that traffic flow in Jakarta remains normal amidst public demonstrations taking place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The Polda Metro Jaya have deployed approximately 1.000 traffic personnel to ensure the smooth movement of residents across various roads.

Director of Traffic for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Firman Darmansyah stated, that there have been no traffic diversions thus far. However, traffic management schemes have been prepared and simulated, particularly for the Sudirman–Thamrin area and other routes potentially affected by the activities.

“The situation remains normal, and there are no traffic diversions at this time. Our priority continues to be the public’s ability to carry out their daily activities as usual,” he said.

Kombes Pol Firman explained, that personnel have been stationed at various points to anticipate congestion, including during the evening rush hour. Meanwhile, Operasi Patuh Jaya 2026 remains in effect, focusing on education, outreach, and providing polite, humanistic warnings to road users.

“Law enforcement is a last resort. For now, we are prioritizing a persuasive and educational approach,” he clarified.

Separately, the Head of Public Relations for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bhudi Hermanto stated, that police services are guided by the spirit of “Police and the Community Working Together to Safeguard Public Spaces as Venues for Expressing Opinions.”

He also urged the public to respect both the right of others to express their views and the rights of fellow citizens to go about their daily activities.

He further advised the public to follow the instructions of officers on the ground and to stay updated on traffic conditions through the official channels of the Polda Metro Jaya Traffic Management Center (TMC). (Bembo)