Bali plans to build special ports for trucks. The idea is for lorries to no longer enter the island through the overcrowded Gilimanuk, but to unload at other locations. Transport Minister Dudi Purwagandhi proposed placing several such facilities in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the island.
The idea has already been supported by the provincial governor, Wayan Koster. Currently, all trucks enter Bali through the Gilimanuk port, which, according to him, is the main cause of traffic jams. Therefore, he agrees that three new ports could distribute the flow and reduce the number of vehicles on central roads.
Each port will be simple, without excessive infrastructure: only a toilet and a resting place for drivers - nothing like the modern Sanur terminal. According to the transport ministry's calculations, constructing one facility will cost about 50 billion rupiah. The governor called this budget small and did not rule out the possibility of private investors participating in the project.
The governor emphasized separately that the freight ports will not require much maintenance. Unlike passenger complexes, where architecture and convenience for tourists are important, this is solely about functionality: moving a truck from point A to point B.
For Bali, this step could be pivotal. If lorries stop going through Gilimanuk and central routes, the roads will be freed up for cars and tourist buses. This means fewer traffic jams on popular routes, and goods delivery within the island will become faster. Authorities expect that distributing the freight flow through the north, east, and south will make deliveries more flexible and stable, especially during the tourist season.
Sources: Detik, Bali Express.
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