Uluwatu Traffic Engineering Trial Begins, Several Access Points Now Closed
A trial for traffic engineering has officially commenced in the Uluwatu area, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, starting today, Tuesday (2/6/2026). Several vehicle access points are being restricted or prohibited during peak hours to alleviate the chronic congestion frequently reported by motorists.
The Badung Transportation Agency (Dishub) is implementing this traffic engineering scheme for one month at several congestion-prone points, particularly in the Jalan Toya Ning and Belimbing Sari areas. The flow restrictions are in effect daily from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM WITA.
Motorists must now take detours due to turn prohibitions and access restrictions at several intersections. The specific points of the traffic engineering implementation are as follows:
Traffic Restriction Points:
Jalan Uluwatu to Jalan Toya Ning II: Drivers from the direction of Jalan Uluwatu are prohibited from turning directly towards Jalan Toya Ning II.
Jalan Toya Ning III to Jalan Raya Uluwatu: Vehicles from the direction of Jalan Toya Ning III are prohibited from turning right when entering Jalan Raya Uluwatu.
Baler Setra Road - Belimbing Sari Road Intersection: Specifically for four-wheeled vehicles or larger, in addition to motorcycles, movement towards the west towards Jalan Uluwatu is prohibited.
Outside the hours of 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM WITA, traffic flow will return to normal.
The Head of the Badung Transportation Agency, AA Gde Ngurah Rahmadi, stated that several supporting facilities have been installed to assist the implementation of the traffic engineering, including prohibition signs, alternative route guidance boards, and traffic cones or delineators at various points. Officers have also been deployed in the field to assist with traffic management and provide information to the public.
“We will conduct an evaluation at the earliest 14 days after implementation. The evaluation will be carried out if adjustments to the implemented traffic engineering pattern are required,” explained Rahmadi.
The Badung Transportation Agency urges the public to obey traffic signs, follow the directions of officers in the field, and use the provided alternative routes. “Participation and compliance are key to the success of this traffic engineering. This is to ensure traffic that is safe, orderly, and, of course, smooth, as we all desire in Badung,” he emphasised.