Government targets opening 10 toll road sections for year-end 2026 holiday travel

The Ministry of Public Works expects 10 toll road sections with a combined length of 201.12 kilometers to be operational for the Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 holiday travel period.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the projects are expected to help ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between regions.

"Development of toll roads has strategic importance not only for physical infrastructure but also for strengthening the foundation of the national economy," Dody said in a statement.

Head of the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) Ni Komang Rasminiati said the planned sections include:

Toll Road Section	Length (km)
Sigli-Banda Aceh Section 1 (Padang Tiji-Seulimeum)	24.67
Palembang-Betung Sections 1-4 (Kramasan-Pulo Rimo)	54.50
Probolinggo-Banyuwangi Section 3B (Paiton-Besuki)	25.60
Serang-Panimbang Section 2 (Rangkasbitung-Cileles)	24.17
Jakarta-Cikampek II South Section 6 (Kutanegara-Sadang)	8.50
Patimban Access Toll Road	19.39
Semarang-Demak Sections 1A and 1C	3.66
Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo Packages 1.2B, 2.1A and 2.2B	18.36
Yogyakarta-Bawen Sections 1 and 6	15.10
Kediri-Tulungagung Airport Access Segment	7.17

Several sections will initially operate under functional arrangements, including the Sigli-Banda Aceh, Palembang-Betung and Probolinggo-Banyuwangi toll roads, while others will open with partial lane configurations depending on construction progress.

The Kediri-Tulungagung airport access segment is expected to provide a direct connection between Kediri and Dhoho International Airport.

Ni Komang said BPJT will intensify construction monitoring to ensure the projects are completed and ready to serve holiday traffic by the end of 2026.

"We will continue strengthening oversight of construction progress so these sections can be operated to support public mobility during the year-end holiday period," she said.

Editing by Alexander Ginting