Upd. 31/12/25 at 01:33

South Bali New Year Traffic: Closures Announced and Parking Rules Updated

The Bali authorities are preparing traffic arrangements for New Year's Eve in South Badung, including Kuta and Legian. Due to closures and detours, the traffic police recommend using parking facilities near the celebration zones to avoid leaving vehicles on streets with restrictions.

In Kuta, road closures and detours are planned for December 31st from approximately 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The scheme will be adjusted 'according to the situation,' depending on actual traffic. It's better to arrive before the restrictions begin and choose one of the recommended parking lots, moving on foot thereafter.

Changes in Kuta–Legian Traffic

According to published plans, closures and detours affect several key areas:

Simpang Patih Jelantik–Legian (Si Doi): traffic towards Ground Zero is closed, directing vehicles to Jl. Legian Kaja, then to Jl. Raya Seminyak.

Simpang Legian–Patimura: traffic from Jl. Bene Sari is redirected north to Jl. Patimura.

Simpang Mataram–Patimura: traffic towards Jl. Legian is closed, with detours via Jl. Majapahit and Jl. Mataram.

Simpang Raya Kuta–Setiabudi: traffic towards Kuta is closed, directing vehicles to Jl. Setiabudi.

Bemo Corner: access to the beach is closed, with traffic directed to Jl. Raya Kuta.

Simpang Pasar Seni: traffic from Jl. Kartika Plaza to the beach is blocked, with detours via Jl. Tegal Wangi.

Simpang Patih Jelantik–Dewi Sri: entry to Legian is closed, with detours via Jl. Dewi Sri and then Jl. Raya Kuta.

Simpang Raya Kuta–Singosari: access to the beach is closed, with detours to the north.

Simpang Kresna–Patih Jelantik: westbound traffic is closed, with detours via Jl. Kresna.

Recommended Parking for New Year's Eve in Kuta–Legian

Gelora Tri Sakti (Jl. Patih Jelantik / Jl. Sriwijaya area);

Central Parkir Kuta (Jl. Raya Kuta);

Beachwalk Shopping Center parking (Jl. Raya Kuta);

Mall Bali Galeria parking;

Centro Mall parking;

Waterbom Bali / Kuta Centre parking;

Setra Desa Adat Kuta (traditional Kuta community area).

Airport and GWK Park

Holiday restrictions are also being prepared near Ngurah Rai International Airport and the GWK Cultural Park. Mention is made of traffic rerouting through the Tahura interchange for airport access, directing flow from the Dewa Ruci statue southward through the underground tunnel. Some entrances to GWK Park will be blocked, with detours set via nearby streets.

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Sources: balipost.com, nusabali.com