Kayu Agung–Palembang–Betung Toll Road

Kayu Agung–Palembang–Betung Toll Road
Trans-Sumatran Toll Road South (Asian Highway 25), Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra (30 December 2019).jpg
Kapalbetung Toll Road kilometer 337 in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra
Route information
Part of AH25
Maintained by PT Sriwijaya Waskita Tol
Length111.7 km (69.4 mi)
Major junctions
South endKayu Agung
Major intersections
North endBetung
Location
CountryIndonesia
ProvincesSouth Sumatra
Major cities
Highway system
Trans-Sumatra Toll Road

Kayu Agung–Palembang–Betung Toll Road or Kapal Betung/Kapalbetung Toll Road is a 111.7-kilometre-long (69.4 mi) tolled expressway, which is part of Trans-Sumatra Toll Road. The toll road is managed by PT Waskita Sriwijaya Tol[1] stretching from the township of Kayu Agung, passing through the major city of Palembang, and terminating at the township of Betung. The toll road connects Lampung–Palembang corridor with the Palembang–Jambi corridor of Trans-Sumatra Toll Road network.[2]

History

The first section of the toll road was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on 26 January 2021. The President stated that the inauguration of the toll road has cut travel time from Bakauheni to Palembang from 12 hours road trip to only around 3.5 hours of road trip.[3] The second section of the toll road is scheduled to be inaugurated in August 2023.[4]

Sections

This toll road is divided into three sections:

Sections Destinations Length
Section I Kayu Agung-Jakabaring 33.5 km
Section II Jakabaring-Musilandas 33.9 km
Section III Musilandas-Betung 44.29 km

Section I opened on April 1, 2020, with a temporary exit to Jakabaring.[5]

Exits

There are 5 planned exits in this toll road:

  • Kayu Agung (km 329)
  • Jejawi (km 347)
  • Kramasan (km 371)
  • Pangkalan Balai (km 415)
  • Betung (km 433)

Currently a temporary exit to Jakabaring is constructed in Section I as other Sections are awaiting completion.


ProvinceLocationkmmiExitNameDestinationsNotes
South SumatraKayu Agung, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency329.0204.4 Pematang Panggang–Kayuagung Toll Road
329.8204.9329Kayuagung Toll Gate
Southern terminus
330.0205.1Kayuagung Utama Toll Gate
Jejawi, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency347.4215.9347Jejawi Toll Gate
  • Lingkis
  • Muara Batun
  • Karang Agung
Pemulutan, Ogan Ilir Regency360.4223.9360Jakabaring Ramp
Temporary exit, south-bound only
367.5228.4367Kramasan Toll Gate
Banyuasin RegencySungai Rengas Toll Gate
Pulau Rimau Toll Gate
Pangkalan Balai Toll Gate
Betung–Tempino–Jambi Toll Road (Planned)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

  1. ^ "Gugatan Ingkar Janji, PT Sriwijaya Markmore Persada Harus Bayar Rp33 Miliar". Harian Pelita (in Indonesian). 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  2. ^ "BPJT - Badan Pengatur Jalan Tol". bpjt.pu.go.id. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  3. ^ "Diresmikan Presiden Jokowi, Jalan Tol Kayu Agung-Palembang Tingkatkan Efisiensi Distribusi Logistik di Sumsel" [Inaugurated by President Jokowi, Kayu Agung-Palembang Toll Road Improves Logistics Distribution Efficiency in South Sumatra]. bpjt.pu.go.id (in Indonesian). Badan Pengatur Jalan Tol. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  4. ^ "DUKUNGAN KONEKTIVITAS DI SUMATERA SELATAN, PEMBANGUNAN JALAN TOL KAPALBETUNG TAHAP 2 KRAMASAN - BETUNG RAMPUNG AKHIR TAHUN 2023 MENDATANG". bpjt.pu.go.id (in Indonesian). Badan Pengatur Jalan Tol. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  5. ^ Rosana, Dolly (1 April 2020). Dewanto, Kelik (ed.). "Pemprov Sumsel minta pembangunan Tol Palembang-Betung dipercepat". Antara News (in Indonesian). Palembang. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
Previous Segments:
Terbanggi-Besar-Pematang Panggang-Kayu Agung Toll Road 		Trans-Sumatra Toll Road Next Segments:
Palembang-Indralaya Toll Road
Betung-Jambi Toll Road (planned)