Completed Functional Feasibility Test, Panei Simpang Sinaksak Toll Road Ready To Operate On Nataru Holiday

The 13 km Panei Intersection Sinaksak Toll Road will operate immediately after completing the ULF. Photo: Doc. Hutama Karya

JAKARTA - The Kuala Tanjung Tebing Tinggi Toll Road (Kupat) Section 4 Dolok Merawan 'Pematang Siantar Segmentar Sinaksak' Panei Intersection along 13 kilometers (km) will soon operate.

Bearing in mind, PT. Hutama Marga Waskita (Hamawas) as the Toll Road Business Entity (BUJT) reported that the Toll Road Feasibility Test (ULF) activity for the toll road had been carried out for three days, starting from Monday, November 17 to last Wednesday, November 19.

The inspection coverage on the toll road is on the A and B lines KM 131+078 to KM 143+400.

After a series of field tests and visual checks were carried out, discussions were carried out regarding the results of technical examinations from each sub-team at the Plenary Meeting on Examination Results held on Wednesday, November 19.

The activity began with a field review by Sub-Team 1 in the field of technical inspection and operation consisting of elements of road organizers, namely the Ministry of Public Works (PU), elements of traffic transportation and road transportation.

Then, Korlantas Polri by conducting inspections of road signs and markings, level intersections, analysis of traffic impacts and toll road safety, pavement structures, and bridges as well as toll road complement buildings.

Meanwhile, Sub-Team 2 for administrative examination consists of BPJT, Sub-Directorate for Land Procurement JBH and the financial sector, Management of State Property (PBMN) of the Directorate General of Highways carry out operational checks and completeness of administrative documents, such as inspection of toll booths, operational vehicles and inventory of toll road rumja assets.

President Director of PT Hutama Marga Waskita Dindin Solakhuddin explained that the implementation of the ULF is an important stage before the toll road can fully operate.

Through this activity, Hamawas ensured that all aspects ranging from security, safety to complete facilities and infrastructure had met traffic management and safety standards.

According to him, the entire ULF series has been completed and now his party is trying to evaluate minors in the field.

"We are optimistic that all of this process can be passed well, so that the Operational Eligibility Certificate (SLO) can be issued immediately and the Panei Intersection Sinaksak Toll Road can operate immediately at the moment of Nataru 2025/2026," he said in his official statement, Thursday, November 20.

He added that this activity aims to ensure that all elements on the toll road work in an integrated manner, from infrastructure to operations in the field.

Dindin said the implementation of the ULF was a significant step towards the presence of new accessibility for North Sumatra.

"We not only ensure that technical standards are met, but also present toll roads that are able to open opportunities ranging from ease of mobility to improving the quality of life of the people around the toll road," he said.

Meanwhile, Head of Sub-Directorate of PJBH Fahmi Aldiamar said, the Panei Intersection Sinaksak Toll Road has the potential to become one of the segments quite important because it has a strategic function in increasing inter-regional access.

"We hope that with the immediate operation of the Sinaksak Toll Road segment, this Panei Intersection can provide good benefits to road users, considering their significant role in strengthening and connecting various strategic areas including the Lake Toba tourist area," he said.

The Kutepa Toll Road is part of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) which will play an important role in unraveling the traffic density in Pematang Siantar, the second largest city in North Sumatra.

This is especially during the long holidays and weekends. The existence of the toll road is projected to increase the smooth flow of vehicles.

In addition, the Kutepat Toll Road also cut the travel time from Medan to the Lake Toba Super Priority Tourism Destination (DPSP), from the previous six hours to only two hours.

The presence of the Kutepa Toll Road is also expected to be a liaison in uniting physical connectivity with the development of the tourism, economic and mobility sectors.

With faster, safer and efficient access, the toll road is believed to be able to encourage regional growth, open up new investment opportunities and make wider positive contributions to the people of North Sumatra.