Pradi Supriatna: Getaci Toll Road Can Open Economic Corridor from Depok to East Priangan
Pradi Supriatna, a West Java provincial legislator and chairperson of Gerindra Party’s Depok branch, believes the construction of the Gedebage-Tasikmalaya-Cilacap (Getaci) toll road can open new economic corridors linking Depok with East Priangan regions such as Tasikmalaya and Garut.
According to Pradi, the toll project, which forms part of the National Strategic Project (PSN), plays an important role in enhancing inter-regional connectivity across West Java. In particular, it connects northern urban areas with southern districts that have historically required accelerated infrastructure development.
“This toll road construction does not merely provide new road access, but also unlocks broader economic opportunities. With improved connectivity, both public mobility and goods distribution will become more efficient,” Pradi stated on Monday, 9 March.
He explained that the Getaci toll road has the potential to drive growth across various sectors, from commerce to tourism. According to him, the corridor can facilitate goods flow from urban areas such as Depok to southern West Java regions, whilst simultaneously opening new market opportunities for business operators.
Moreover, improved accessibility is expected to increase tourism visits to various destinations in East Priangan. Areas such as Tasikmalaya and Garut possess considerable natural and cultural tourism potential, making better connectivity likely to positively impact regional economic growth.
“With faster access, residents of Depok or other northern West Java areas can more easily visit tourist destinations in Tasikmalaya or Garut. This will certainly boost the tourism sector and local economies,” said Pradi, who previously served as Deputy Mayor of Depok.
Pradi also emphasised the importance of ensuring strategically positioned toll exits so that economic benefits are directly experienced by communities in areas traversed by the toll corridor.
According to him, toll exits integrated with local economic centres will create opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises to develop, ensuring that infrastructure development genuinely delivers welfare improvements for communities.
The Getaci toll project is currently undergoing a rebidding phase following a consortium change. The Government is prioritising construction of the Gedebage to Ciamis section as the initial phase.
Pradi hopes the project will soon be realised, believing it capable of accelerating equitable development and opening new economic corridors for communities across various West Java regions.