Public Advised to Seek Alternative Routes as Demonstrations Take Place at 3 Locations in Jakarta Today

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Residents planning to travel in Jakarta today, Thursday (9/24/2026), are advised to seek alternative routes.

This advisory comes from the police due to demonstrations occurring at three locations that may disrupt traffic flow.

The three sites are along Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-Jalan MH Thamrin, near the DPR/MPR RI building, and in the vicinity of the National Monument (Monas).

The Traffic Director of Polda Metro Jaya, Police Commissioner Firman Darmansyah, urged those without business in these areas to avoid them.

“We advise the public who do not need to be in the vicinity of the demonstrations to consider alternative routes to keep travel comfortable and smooth,” Firman said in a written statement on Wednesday (9/23/2026).

Alternative Routes

For drivers coming from Simpang Semanggi heading toward Slipi, police recommend taking Jalan Jenderal Sudirman to Jalan Bendungan Hilir.

From there, vehicles can continue via Jalan Pejompongan to Jalan Letjen S Parman.

Meanwhile, those traveling from Jalan Gatot Subroto to Slipi can turn onto Jalan Gerbang Pemuda.

The journey then proceeds along Jalan Patal Senayan and Jalan Tentara Pelajar up to Jalan Letjen S Parman.

Drivers from West Jakarta heading to Monas are advised to use Jalan Tomang Raya.

From there, vehicles are directed to Jalan Suryopranoto, then pass through the Harmoni traffic light to Monas.

South Jakarta drivers can use Jalan Kapten Tendean.

The route continues via Jalan H R Rasuna Said, Jalan HOS Cokroaminoto, Tugu Tani, and finally Monas.

Drivers from East Jakarta can take Jalan Jatinegara toward Jalan Kramat Raya.

From there, the route proceeds to Tugu Tani and then the Monas area.