Cisumdawu Toll Road to Start Operation in September 2021

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing delivers statement after attending a Limited Meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta (7/7). (Photo: Agung/PR).

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono said that the Cileunyi-Sumedang-Dawuan (Cisumdawu) Toll Road in West Java Province which spans 60 kilometers is slated to operate in September 2021.

“Of 27.62 km, the construction now reaches 81.6% and the land acquisition process is 91.23% complete. This will all be completed and start operation in September 2021,” said Basuki when delivering a statement after attending a Limited Meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/7).

According to the Minister, 33.22 kilometers of the toll road will be managed by a Toll Road Business Entity ( BUJT) namely PT Citra Karya Jabar.

“Section three which spans around 4 kilometers is currently under progress (95.76%) and will be completed in September 2021. Sections 4, 5, and 6 spanning 29.17 kilometers. Meanwhile section 6, where most of the lands belong to state-owned forestry company PT Perhutani,has started construction with progress of 5%,” Budi explained.

According to him, despite numerous obstacles such as land acquisition and funding, all sections are targeted to complete in September 2021.

“In the meantime, regarding land and legal issues along the toll road, Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning will handle it as ordered by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo,” Basuki said.  (TGH / EN)

Translated by: Estu Widyamurti
Reviewed by: Mia Medyana