The government is preparing an ambitious project to strengthen\ninfrastructure in the South Sumatra region by constructing a toll road\nproviding access to the new Palembang Port in Tanjung Carat. This\nstrategic infrastructure project is estimated to require a fantastic\ninvestment value, reaching IDR 26 trillion.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming, through the Investment\nCoordinating Board (BKPM), targets the physical construction of this\ntoll road to begin in 2026. The availability of adequate land access is\ncrucial to support the operation of the new port.<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and Deputy Head of\nBKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, provided detailed explanations regarding the\ndevelopment plan in Jakarta. According to his statement on Wednesday\n(May 13, 2026), this project is designed as part of the sustainable\ndevelopment of the main network or backbone of the Trans-Sumatra Toll\nRoad.<\/p>\n
Currently, the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road network is connected to the\nSouth Sumatra region and is projected to reach Jambi by the end of 2026.\nThe presence of this new section towards the port will further expand\nconnectivity on the island.<\/p>\n
Development Plan and Cooperation Scheme<\/p>\n
This development plan includes the construction of an interconnected\ntoll road starting from the Betung Toll Gate directly to the Tanjung\nCarat Port area. The length of the new section to be built is estimated\nat 80 kilometers to ensure smooth traffic flow.<\/p>\n
In addition, the government also plans to encourage the continuation\nof construction on existing toll road sections, namely the\nPalembang-Prabumulih route. This section will be extended by\napproximately 37 kilometers to connect the area to Muara Enim.<\/p>\n
Todotua Pasaribu emphasized that the acceleration of this development\nhas a clear objective for the local economy. This effort is being made\nto make access to various abundant natural resources in South Sumatra\nmuch closer and more efficient.<\/p>\n
This infrastructure development strategy will be carried out in\nparallel, with the construction of the toll road running concurrently\nwith the preparation for the construction of the Tanjung Carat Port.\nThis step is taken to ensure that when the port is completed, the land\naccess is ready for maximum use.<\/p>\n
Here are the main points regarding the estimated value and project\nimplementation system:<\/p>\n
The total estimated investment specifically for the construction\nof this toll road reaches IDR 26 trillion.<\/p><\/li>\n
The financing scheme used is a Government and Business Entity\nCooperation (KPBU).<\/p><\/li>\n
Construction is carried out simultaneously or in parallel with\nthe physical construction of the port.<\/p><\/li>\n
The targeted operational logistics are expected to accelerate the\ndistribution of regional commodities.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The above explanation illustrates the government\u2019s commitment to\nintegrating various modes of transportation to reduce logistics costs in\nIndonesia. The KPBU scheme is chosen to ensure that the state budget\nburden remains controlled while involving the active role of the private\nsector and SOEs.<\/p>\n
Economic Impact and Inter-Agency Synergy<\/p>\n
The integration between the toll road and the port is predicted to be\na new economic driver for the southern Sumatra region. The government\nhopes that this step will increase global competitiveness for various\nsuperior commodities originating from the region.<\/p>\n
Several key sectors that will feel the direct impact of this improved\nlogistics access include the coal, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and oil and\ngas sectors. Previously, the main challenge for businesses in these\nsectors was the efficiency of time and shipping costs to the export\ngateway.<\/p>\n
As a concrete step, the government has formalized this commitment\nthrough the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The\nagreement regulates the plan for cooperation in the integrated\ndevelopment of a toll road to the New Palembang Port in Tanjung Carat,\nBanyuasin Regency.<\/p>\n
The parties involved in this strategic cooperation include:<\/p>\n
The table above shows strong cross-sectoral collaboration to ensure\nthat this national strategic project runs as planned. The involvement of\nPT Bukit Asam (PTBA) and Pelindo confirms that this route is indeed\nfocused on facilitating mining commodities and exports-imports.<\/p>\n
The large-scale infrastructure development in South Sumatra is\nexpected to be more than just a distribution route. Furthermore, this\narea is projected to become a new center of economic growth that can\nabsorb a large number of local workers.<\/p>\n
With the construction target starting this year, the government is\noptimistic that the integrated connectivity will have a positive domino\neffect on the welfare of the community. Improved transportation access\nwill trigger the emergence of new industrial areas along the toll road\ncorridor.<\/p>\n
The success of this project will become a new standard in the\ndevelopment of integrated areas outside the island of Java. Support from\nvarious parties is the key to ensuring that the 2026 development target\ncan be achieved without significant obstacles.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/palembang-new-port-access-toll-road-to-cost-idr-26-trillion-when-will-construction-be-completed-1780587681", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }