This year’s annual exodus for Lebaran holidays should be better with functional operation of almost all main sections of trans-Java. Families can save more time and money from congestions usually seen in similar exodus in the past. Slightly behind schedule, Section III and IV of Pejagan-Pemalang should be commercial after Lebaran because 100% land had been acquired, while physical construction progress already above 91% until last week.
Read MoreMost sections of trans-Java toll road are slated to start commercial operation this year, including the Pemalang-Batang and Batang-Semarang toll roads. Completion of trans-Java will likely leading to the growth of manufacturing investments from West Java to Central-East Java. West Java might remain the most attractive because of its established infrastructure, but higher land and labour costs might encourage more investors to see Central and East Java.
Read MoreAfter two years of construction, physical progress of Bakauheni-Terbanggi Besar, the longest toll road (140 KM) in Sumatra Island, moved closer to completion. As of December 15, 2017, physical construction progress already reached 61%, while some sections are scheduled to start trial operation in the coming weeks.
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