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        "msgid": "embarrassing-the-governor-balis-longest-toll-road-project-to-begin-construction-in-2027-1775638385",
        "date": "2026-04-08 14:40:51",
        "title": "Embarrassing the Governor, Bali's Longest Toll Road Project to Begin Construction in 2027",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Bali Governor I Wayan Koster expressed embarrassment over the delayed Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road project, which has long been anticipated to alleviate severe traffic congestion on the Gilimanuk-Denpasar route. The Ministry of Public Works has outlined that preparatory documents, including environmental and traffic impact analyses, are underway, with the tender for the toll road operator set to start in 2027, construction in 2028-2029, and operations targeted for 2031. This 35.5 km toll road, Bali's longest, is expected to enhance logistics, mobility, and the island's tourism competitiveness by improving strategic connectivity.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Bali Governor I Wayan Koster revealed that\nthe Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road project has been eagerly awaited by the\npeople of Bali and surrounding areas. This is particularly true given\nthe considerable congestion on the Gilimanuk-Denpasar main road. He felt\nembarrassed when questioned by the public about the progress of the toll\nroad\u2019s construction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegarding the plan for the Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road construction,\nwe have been eagerly awaited by the public regarding this toll road,\nwhich has been planned for a long time but has seen no significant\ndevelopments until now, making us embarrassed before the public. We are\nconstantly asked, while the land has already been designated (location\ndetermination), so the public cannot utilise the land that has been set\naside for the Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road route,\u201d Koster said during a\nworking meeting (raker) with Commission V of the House of\nRepresentatives (DPR RI), the Ministry of Public Works (PU), and the\nMinistry of Transportation (Kemenhub), on Wednesday (8\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Koster requested certainty on the continuation of this toll road\u2019s\nconstruction so that the public could know the developments of the\nproject. \u201cWe request certainty regarding the continuation of the\nGilimanuk-Mengwi toll road construction plan,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Public Works responded to the current plans for the\nGilimanuk-Mengwi toll road project. Deputy Minister of Public Works\nDiana Kusumastuti stated that the current progress involves preparing\nvarious supporting documents, starting from environmental impact\nanalysis (AMDAL), traffic impact analysis, recommendations on spatial\nutilisation activity suitability, and land acquisition planning\ndocuments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the progress of the Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road construction, we\nare currently preparing the environmental impact analysis, traffic\nimpact analysis, recommendations on spatial utilisation activity\nsuitability, and also land acquisition planning documents,\u201d said\nDiana.<\/p>\n<p>After that, the procurement or tender process by the toll road\nbusiness entity (BUJT) is planned to begin in 2027. \u201cThe procurement\nprocess for the toll road business entity (BUJT) is planned to begin in\n2027,\u201d Diana continued.<\/p>\n<p>She estimated that construction of the Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road\ncould start in 2028-2029 and is targeted to be operational in 2031. \u201cThe\nGilimanuk-Mengwi toll road is planned to begin construction in 2028-2029\nand targeted to operate in 2031,\u201d Diana clarified.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the presence of the Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road is\nexpected to provide a long-term solution in reducing congestion and\nfacilitating the flow of logistics and public mobility in Bali,\nespecially from the western region to the central tourism areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis development is part of the government\u2019s efforts to strengthen\nstrategic connectivity while supporting Bali\u2019s tourism competitiveness,\u201d\nshe said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/embarrassing-the-governor-balis-longest-toll-road-project-to-begin-construction-in-2027-1775638385",
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