The south bound lane was opened yesterday morning and the traffic build up around the traffic lights of Simpang Siur, heading south, disappeared instantly. However, there still is a long way to go in the finishing of the project.
It was a fun moment. The police, who were directing traffic, were patting the workers on the back, congratulating them on their work, and everyone had smiles from ear to ear. It may be too early to say but it appears there is only one lane going in each direction, which may be something to regret in the future. But for now, we have to be thankful for this forward step in the history of the Bali Macet (traffic jam).