Pansela Road in Tulungagung Completed, Facilitating Access to Coastal Tourism Destinations

JAKARTA - For years, a number of beaches on the southern coast of Tulungagung Regency, East Java, are synonymous with winding, narrow access and require a relatively long travel time.

This condition makes the potential of the southern tourist area has not developed optimally even though it has a natural panorama that is no less interesting than other destinations on the island of Java.

The situation is now beginning to change. Because, the Ministry of Public Works (PU) has completed all sections of the South Coast Line (Pansela) or South Cross Line (JLS) in Tulungagung Regency along 51.56 kilometers.

This also includes the last section of Brumbun-Sine Lot 1A along 9.53 kilometers and Lot 1B along 3.88 kilometers which will be completed by the end of May 2026.

With the connection of the corridor, a number of beaches that were previously in a relatively remote area are now in a strategic route connecting the coastal areas of the south of East Java.

According to Minister PU Dody Hanggodo, the construction of Pansela is not only aimed at improving connectivity, but also opening access to tourist areas and the economic center of coastal communities.

"The cancellation is expected to be an alternative for people's travel to reduce congestion on the Pantura Line and Trans Java Toll. At the same time, the existence of this road also opens access to tourist areas and the economic center of coastal communities," said Dody, quoted from a written statement, Thursday, June 11.

Along the Tulungagung corridor, there are a number of tourist destinations that have long been the mainstay of the region, such as Sine Beach, Dlodo Beach, Gemah Beach, Brumbun Beach to Kedung Tumpang.

Sine Beach is known for its calm bay panorama and fishing activities which are still part of the local community's life.

Meanwhile, Dlodo Beach offers a stretch of white sand and waves typical of the Indian Ocean, which is a tourist attraction.

There is also Gemah Beach, which has developed as a family tourist destination for the past few years, as well as Brumbun Beach, which offers a relatively natural southern beach atmosphere.

On the other hand, Kedung Tumpang is a unique tourist destination thanks to the existence of natural pools formed on the coral cliffs overlooking the open sea.

Previously, some of these destinations could only be reached through local roads with varying conditions.

Now, the existence of Pansela makes cross-border travel on the coast easier and connected.

For the southern area of Tulungagung, the change is not just about mobility. Better road infrastructure has the potential to increase tourist visits and encourage the growth of new economic activities along the coastal corridor.

Ease of access is usually followed by the emergence of various supporting businesses, ranging from restaurants, souvenir centers, homestays, lodging to tourist services managed by local people.

In the long term, this condition can increase the attractiveness of investment in areas that were previously untouched by development.

Overall, the South Traffic Route in East Java has a length of 628.39 kilometers connecting the Panggul-Sendangbiru-Jarit-Puger sections to Glenmore.

The line is part of the Pansela Java Island project which is targeted to be connected to more than 1,500 kilometers across Banten, West Java, Central Java, DI Yogyakarta and East Java.

With the completion of the section in Tulungagung, a number of beaches that have been far from the main flow of travel are now entering a new phase.

From areas that were once known to be difficult to reach, these destinations are now on the edge of national road corridors that have the potential to bring more tourists, investment and economic activity to the south coast of East Java.