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        "msgid": "why-must-a-toll-road-undergo-a-functionality-fitness-test-before-opening-1775033556",
        "date": "2026-04-01 15:30:00",
        "title": "Why Must a Toll Road Undergo a Functionality Fitness Test Before Opening?",
        "author": "Hilda B Alexander",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Before a toll road can be officially opened to thousands of vehicles daily, it must pass the Uji Laik Fungsi (ULF), a rigorous testing phase ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and operational standards. This process includes physical inspections of construction quality, testing of operational systems like toll payments and traffic monitoring, and simulations of emergency scenarios to guarantee user safety and regulatory adherence. By mandating ULF, the government and operators ensure that new toll roads are not only technically sound but also provide a secure and comfortable experience for the public, highlighting Indonesia's commitment to infrastructure safety.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA - Before being officially opened and traversed by thousands\nof vehicles every day, a toll road must go through one important stage:\nthe Uji Laik Fungsi (ULF). This stage is not merely a formality. Behind\nthe smooth asphalt and neat road markings lies a series of strict checks\nto ensure that every section is truly safe for use. \u201cThe Uji Laik Fungsi\nis conducted to ensure that all elements of the toll road meet the\ntechnical, safety, and operational requirements,\u201d said Davy to\nKompas.com on Wednesday (1\/4\/2026). He explained that one of the main\nfocuses in the ULF is the safety of road users. In addition,\nconstruction quality is also a concern. From the materials used, the\nthickness of the pavement, to the road structure, all are checked to\ncomply with applicable technical standards. No less important,\noperational aspects are also tested. From the toll payment system,\ntraffic supervision, to communication, everything must be ensured to run\noptimally before the toll road is opened to the public. \u201cIn addition to\ntechnical and operational aspects, the ULF also ensures compliance with\napplicable regulations, including safety and environmental standards,\u201d\nsaid Davy. In practice, the ULF is carried out through several stages.\nPhysical inspection of the road is the initial step, followed by testing\nof the operational system. Simulations of emergency conditions are also\nconducted to test readiness in facing unexpected situations. The entire\nprocess is then summarised in a comprehensive safety evaluation. Through\nthis stage, the government and toll road operators ensure that every\noperated section is not only technically feasible but also ready to\nprovide a sense of safety and comfort for users.<\/p>",
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