Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police (INP and the Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police deployed 2,600 traffic officers to secure traffic flow during Indonesia's 81st Independence Day celebrations around the National Monument (Monas) square on Monday (17/8/2026)6.

Director of Registration and Identification Brigadier General Komarudin directly inspected the Traffic Security Post at Monas square to ensure officers readiness amidst high public enthusiasm.

Traffic congestion was reported around key thoroughfares, including Medan Merdeka, Lapangan Banteng, and the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor, as crowds gathered for public celebrations.

"The Traffic Corps together with the Metro Jaya Police Traffic Unit implemented traffic engineering and security plans using approximately 2,600 joint personnel," said Chief Komarudin. 

Officers managed traffic flow situationally and advised the public to follow field directions to ensure order.

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