Sigli-Banda Aceh toll road (Image: a screenshot from Presidential Secretariat YouTube)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (09/09) inaugurated four sections of Sigli-Banda Aceh toll road at Baitussalam toll gate, Aceh province. In his remarks during the inauguration, President Jokowi stated that infrastructure is an important aspect in improving connectivity.
“Today, I will inaugurate four of the six sections of Sigli-Banda Aceh toll road, spanning 35 km, has been constructed since 2019 and spent a budget of Rp13.5 trillion,” the President said.
The President also expressed hope that the connection of the Trans Sumatra toll road can spur economic growth and equality, cut travel time, and increase multiplier effects for the residents of Sumatra.
“Therefore, we will continue to accelerate infrastructure development, construction of toll roads, including the construction of the 2,998 km Trans Sumatra toll road that will stretch from Lampung province to Aceh province,” the he said.
The presence of the toll road is expected to create new economic hubs, to motivate small and micro businesses to expand their businesses, and to stimulate economy in Aceh province.
“By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I hereby inaugurate Sigli-Banda Aceh toll road section 2 (Seulimeum-Jantho), Section 3 (Jantho-Indrapuri), Section 5 (Blang Bintang-Kuto Baro), and Section 6 (Kuto Baro-Baitussalam),” he said. (FID/DNS) (GWH/MMB)
