The National Toll Road Agency (BPJT) has released updated information on the Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road in Bali. The project is currently in the preliminary assessment stage. This wide and well-constructed road aims to significantly improve transportation between Java and Bali.
Currently, the road follows a typical Balinese format—narrower than desired, with frequent traffic jams caused by buses and slow-moving trucks. Additionally, many sections are winding, making the journey take much longer than it should.
The 96.84-kilometer toll road is estimated to cost approximately 25 trillion rupiah. This budget covers technical planning, operation, maintenance, and, of course, the construction itself.
The toll road will pass through three regencies: Jembrana, Tabanan, and Badung, covering 13 sub-districts and 58 villages. Along the route, themed rest stops are planned, which are expected to boost the economy of nearby villages.
Sections of the Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road:
1. Section 1: Gilimanuk - Pekutatan (53.6 kilometers)
2. Section 2: Pekutatan - Soka (24.3 kilometers)
3. Section 3: Soka - Mengwi (18.9 kilometers)
A new process for pre-assessment and bidding will be conducted online and is expected to conclude on February 3, 2025.
The project’s groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 10, 2022, but construction was halted when the initial project initiator failed to secure funding or investors.
Newly elected Governor Wayan Koster has assured the public that construction of the road will resume and be completed. He even announced a tentative start date:
“The toll road construction project will continue. Construction is set to begin in mid-2025.”
There is hope that this and other infrastructure projects, such as the metro system, the Bali Ring Road, and the new airport, will be realized as soon as possible.
Sources: tribunbali, detik
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