The Ministry Of Transportation Ensures That The Construction Of The VVIP IKN ART Project And Airport Runs As Planned

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation Adita Irawati. (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) revealed that there are transportation projects that are a priority in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), namely autonomous train or autonomous rail transit (ART) and VVIP Airport.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation Adita Irawati said the construction of the two projects went according to plan.

Our closest plan is ART with VVIP Airport. If our last ART meets with Deputy OIKN Bu Silvi, for ART also so far, everything is on track and we also run the airport, everything is according to the progress as planned," he said briefly when met at the DPR Building, DPR complex, Jakarta, Wednesday, June 5.

Therefore, Adita said that Bambang Susantono's resignation from the position of Head of OIKN and Dhony Rahajoe from the position of Deputy Head would not interfere with the sustainability of transportation projects at IKN, East Kalimantan.

"There is no problem, everything is according to plan," he said.

Previously reported, the Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi said that the trial of the autonomous train or Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) could be carried out in August 2024, as the construction of the West Side National Ambu Road was completed.

This was conveyed by Budi after reviewing the location for the construction of an autonomous train or ART in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan. Monday, June 3.

Budi also appreciated the Ministry of PUPR for completing the construction of the West Side National Asymptomatic Road in the Core Area of the IKN Government Center, one of which is for the ART route.

"God willing, with the existing route, ART can be tested in August," he said in an official statement, Monday, June 3.

Not only ART, Budi also revealed that the airport at the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan can operate immediately. He said, targeted for August 1, 2024.

This assurance was conveyed by Budi Karya Sumasi after checking the progress of the IKN Airport construction, Monday, June 3.

During his visit, Budi visited several points, such as the location of the runway and the terminal building.

Budi emphasized that the progress of development in the two locations and a number of other facilities in general was good and as planned.

"For the runway and terminal building, the changes are significant and clear, when compared to when I last came here at the end of April. This progress is certainly very encouraging," he said in an official statement, Monday, June 3.

He added that IKN VVIP Airport will soon be tested in July and is ready to be used to commemorate Indonesian Independence Day in August.

"God willing, in July we will test and be ready to operate to commemorate Independence Day on August 17," he said.