Pekanbaru Ring Road Construction Progress Reaches 57 Percent

Pekanbaru Ring Road Construction Process (Pekanbaru-Bypass Pekanbaru Association) continues and is targeted to be completed on schedule/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - PT Hutama Karya (Hutama Karya) ensures that the construction process for the Pekanbaru Ring Road (Pekanbaru-Bypass Pekanbaru Toll Road) continues and is targeted to be completed on schedule. Currently, the progress has reached 57.57 percent.

Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Corporate Secretary of Hutama Karya, Adjib Al Hakim said the 30.5-kilometer strategic infrastructure gang was designed to strengthen economic connectivity and improve the welfare of the people in Pekanbaru City and Kampar Regency through wider access opening and creating new economic opportunities.

"We understand that every infrastructure project we build has a big social responsibility. This toll road not only connects the region, but also connects people's expectations with better economic opportunities," said Adjib in an official statement, Sunday, July 6.

Furthermore, Adjib explained that the Pekanbaru Ring Road (Pekanbaru-Bypass Pekanbaru) project is an integral part of the Pekanbaru-Rengat Toll Road network which will be connected to the Pekanbaru-Dumai Toll Road and the Pekanbaru-Bangkinang-XIII Koto Kampar Toll Road.

This project crosses strategic areas in Pekanbaru City including Muara Fajar, Rumbai Bukit, Agrotourism, Palas, and Sri Meranti Villages, as well as in Kampar Regency covering the villages of Karya Indah, Rimbo Panjang, Tarai Bangun, and Kualu which are expected to encourage local economic growth and open investment opportunities in the area they are passing through.

"This integration creates a transportation ecosystem that allows the distribution of goods and services to be more efficient, as well as opens geographical isolation which has been a challenge for people in remote areas," he explained.

On the other hand, Adjib said this project was designed to have a width of 3.6 meters per lane with two lanes per route and a maximum speed design of 100 km per hour. And equipped with three entrances and exits in Rimbo Panjang, Jalan Siak, and Muara Fajar to facilitate public access.

Furthermore, Adjib said that the important infrastructure in this section is the main 97.5 meter long bridge with a total length of 200 meters that crosses the Siak River.

"Support facilities in the form of a Type A rest area will be built to support the convenience of road users, equipped with various facilities that are integrated with local products," he explained.

Responding to input from the people of Karya Indah Village on local road access, Hutama Karya is committed to improving the affected infrastructure. Currently, an effective solution is being prepared to ensure that the Youth Street access remains optimal, including the construction of alternative roads and improvement of the drainage system.

Adjib said intensive coordination with local governments and community leaders continues to be carried out to find the best solution that accommodates the interests of all parties. As a form of social responsibility, Hutama Karya will regularly hold dialogues with the community every month to ensure the aspirations of the residents are well accommodated.

Hutama Karya realizes that every infrastructure project has its own challenges, including in terms of land acquisition and coordination with the community. The company is committed to solving every challenge through a humanist and sustainable approach, while still paying attention to the interests of local communities.

"We continue to strive to complete this project on time while still paying attention to social and environmental aspects. Every decision we make always considers the long-term impact on society," said Adjib.

For your information, until now, Hutama Karya has built JTTS for approximately 1,235 km, including roads that operate and are in the construction stage. Toll roads that have been fully operational include the Bakauheni-Terbanggi Besar (140 km) Toll Road, the Terbanggi Besar-Pematang Panggang-Kayu Agung (189 km) Toll Road, the Palembang-Indralaya (22 km) Toll Road, the Indralaya-Prabumulih (64 Km) Toll Road.

Then. Section 3 of the Betung-Jambi Toll Road (Bayung Lencir-Tempino) (33.6 km), Bengkulu-Taba Penanjung Toll Road (16,725 km), Pekanbaru-Dumai Toll Road (132 km), Medan-Binjai Toll Road (17 km) Binjai Toll Road Langsa Section Binjai-Pangkalan Brandan (58 km), Pekanbaru-XII Toll Road Koto Kampar (55.4 Km), Padang-Sicincin Toll Road (35.45 Km), Indrapura-Kisaran Toll Road (48 km), Tanjung-Tebing Tinggi-Sinaksak Toll Road (91 km), and Sigli Banda Aceh Toll Section 2-6 (49 km).