Head of the regency’s transportation agency said that building the toll road is crucial to improve the economic condition of the northern regency, which has lagged behind the south of the island due to its geographical condition. Building the toll road is one of the solutions to accelerate the distribution of commodities through Celukan Bawang Port.
The development of the 36-kilometer toll road will start next year. The road will be built in the area of Soka-Munduk-Siririt. The entrance of the toll road will be located in Tukad Sumaga village. The project is expected to be completed by 2015 and will require a land acquisition of 60 hectares to make way for the new road.