Kediri-Tulungagung Toll Road Breaks Through, Latest Update on Progress
The Indonesian government, through the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, continues to accelerate construction of the Kediri-Tulungagung Toll Road in East Java. This strategic national project is specifically designed to enhance connectivity to Dhoho Kediri Airport and strengthen economic integration across southern East Java.
The toll road, with a total length of 44.17 kilometres, comprises two main sections: a main carriageway spanning 37.35 kilometres and a dedicated access route to Dhoho Airport measuring 6.82 kilometres. The toll road is expected to serve as the backbone of transportation, connecting major economic centres around Kediri and Tulungagung.
Based on the latest data from BPJT, current construction progress is focused on the airport access. Work is divided into two main sections, with Section 1 (Sta 3+400 - Sta 6+820) achieving 57.25% physical progress, whilst Section 2 (Sta 0+000 - Sta 3+400) has reached 42.62% construction progress.
BPJT stated that this development is a crucial step in supporting the operations of the new airport in Kediri. “The construction progress of the Kediri-Tulungagung Toll Road continues as part of efforts to support access to Dhoho Kediri Airport. This toll road is expected to enhance connectivity in East Java and promote economic growth in the region,” the BPJT management stated in an announcement on its official Instagram account on Saturday (28 February 2025).
For the 37.35-kilometre main road toll section, construction is currently in the land acquisition phase. This section is divided into Section 1 (Sta 0+000 - Sta 16+500) and Section 2 (Sta 16+500 - Sta 37+350). The government is targeting land acquisition to proceed on schedule to accelerate the commencement of comprehensive physical construction.
“The Kediri-Tulungagung Toll Road opens access and accelerates development across the Gresik-Bangkalan-Mojokerto-Surabaya-Sidoarjo-Lamongan region, the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru area, and the Wilis Circle and South Cross routes. This section is also directly connected to Dhoho Airport, thereby enhancing regional connectivity and promoting economic growth,” BPJT added.
Technically, the toll road is a continuation of the Kertosono-Kediri Toll Road. With the integration of these toll sections, travel times between regions in East Java are certain to be significantly reduced. This benefits not only the logistics and industrial sectors but also has positive effects on the tourism sector in the Wilis Circle region.
The Kediri-Tulungagung toll road is predicted to transform the economic landscape of southern East Java, which has faced accessibility challenges. With direct access to the airport, the movement of people and goods will be far more efficient, whilst strengthening East Java’s position as one of the drivers of the national economy.
Currently, heavy equipment and construction workers are being deployed in the field to complete bridge pillars and land reclamation in the airport access area. The government is optimistic that synergy between toll road and air transport infrastructure development will create a multiplier effect for the welfare of surrounding communities.