Ministry Of Transportation Fully Supports World Superbike At Mandalika Circuit Lombok NTB, Traffic Engineering Will Be Prepared

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) is committed to providing full support for the successful implementation of the World Superbike (WSBK) at the Mandalika circuit, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, 12-14 November 2021.

Director of Operations and Business Innovation of PT Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Arie Prasetyo said the Ministry of Transportation's support was conveyed by the Director General of Land Transportation Budi Setiyadi when conducting a field visit to Mandalika managed by ITDC.

"This field review is related to the plan for implementing traffic management and engineering scenarios to support the implementation of the WSBK in Mandalika, which is under the authority of the Ministry of Transportation as the holder of traffic management and engineering authority," he said in a written statement, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, September 14.

According to him, the traffic engineering management scheme at the time of the WSBK event needs to be made as good as possible, considering that no less than 50,000 visitors will go to the Mandalika SEZ. Traffic engineering management is also expected to support visitors who come not only within the island of Lombok, but from outside the island who can pass through five gates namely Bangsal Port, Lembar Harbor, Gili Mas Port, Kayangan Port and Lombok International Airport.

In addition to engineering management, the Ministry of Transportation, said Arie Prasetyo, will also provide a fleet of 46 Damri Buses and the installation of Public Street Lighting (PJU) lights along the BIL Bypass road to the Mandalika KEK to support the mobility of spectators and smooth access during WSBK.

"The bus fleet and PJU are confirmed to be available before the event is held in November 2021," said Arie.

Arie added, in the review, the Director General of Hubdat at the Ministry of Transportation together with ITDC explored several other potential supports for The Mandalika, such as improving the signage system to special area roads (JKK), strengthening connectivity between Surabaya and Bali to Mandalika, and setting up parking zones. .

"The Director General of Hubdat at the Ministry of Transportation has also stated that he is ready to support The Mandalika with matters that are within the realm of the Ministry of Transportation, such as cooperation with the NTB Land Transport Organization (Organda) for shuttle service with subsidies by the government during the activity," he explained.

For the support from the Ministry of Transportation, he continued, ITDC appreciated the visit and support from the central and regional governments for The Mandalika who took part in the preparation for the implementation of the WSBK.

"This further encourages our enthusiasm to continue to focus on building infrastructure and basic regional facilities in order to realize our shared dream for the WSBK international motorcycle racing event on November 12-14 2021 in Mandalika," said Arie.