Politics · Indonesia · 1 hr ago
Jakarta Police Prepare Traffic Changes Near Monas for Planned Protests
Jakarta police will adjust traffic as needed near Monas in central Jakarta on Oct.
20, as public gatherings are planned.
The Komite Sadar group plans a symbolic action at Proclamation Monument at 9 a.m., followed by a mass rally at Tugu Tani at 3 p.m.
The events are expected to cause congestion around the city center.
Police have flagged Medan Merdeka Barat, Medan Merdeka Selatan, Kebon Sirih, Abdul Muis and Perwira streets as roads to watch.
Drivers are being urged to use other routes, allow extra time and follow directions from officers.
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Traffic arrangements will depend on conditions, so drivers should check instructions while travelling through the area.
Jakarta police are preparing situational traffic changes and alternative routes for planned demonstrations on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Police expect congestion near Monas, Sudirman-Thamrin and the MPR/DPR complex.
Motorists are advised to avoid affected areas if they have no reason to travel there, use alternative routes and follow officers’ directions.
The planned activities include a symbolic action at the Proclamation Monument at 9 a.m. and a mass action at Tugu Tani at 3 p.m.
- Who
- Jakarta Metro Police are preparing traffic measures; the planned demonstrations are associated with Komite Sadar.
- What
- Police will apply traffic changes as needed and have prepared alternative routes for motorists.
- When
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026. One police notice says the action will start at 10 a.m.; the planned activities also include events at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Where
- Around Monas, Sudirman-Thamrin and the MPR/DPR complex in Jakarta, with planned activities at the Proclamation Monument and Tugu Tani.
- Why
- Demonstrations are expected to cause traffic congestion.
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Komite Sadar plans a symbolic action at the Proclamation Monument.
A police notice says the public demonstration activity is scheduled to begin and continue until it ends.
Komite Sadar plans a mass action at Tugu Tani in Central Jakarta.
- Date
- October 20, 2026
- Expected congestion areas
- Monas, Sudirman-Thamrin and the MPR/DPR complex
- Planned symbolic action
- Proclamation Monument, 9 a.m.
- Planned mass action
- Tugu Tani, 3 p.m.
- Traffic measures
- Situational, depending on conditions in the field
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Drivers are advised to use other alternative routes, adjust their travel time, and follow the instructions and directions of officers in the field.
Road users are expected to adjust their departure time, use alternative routes, and avoid the area if they have no reason to be there.