What was announced
Deputy Public Works Minister Diana Kusumastuti said the tender will take place in 2027. A private partner will be chosen under a public-private partnership (PPP). An earlier attempt to attract an investor failed, so the project is going back out to bid.
Total investment is estimated at Rp 12.7 trillion (about USD 747 million, according to the source). Construction accounts for Rp 8.52 trillion, and government support is set at Rp 4.59 trillion.
Route and timing
The 96.84 km road would link western Bali with the centre of the island. It is split into three sections: Gilimanuk-Pekutatan (53.6 km), Pekutatan-Soka (24.3 km) and Soka-Mengwi (18.9 km). It passes through 3 regencies, 13 districts and 58 villages.
The ministry expects travel time on this corridor to fall by roughly half. Operations are expected to begin in 2031.
Where the project stands
In March 2026 the ministry finished reviewing the feasibility study. Next come the AMDAL (environmental impact assessment) and Andalalin (traffic impact analysis). Preparations for land acquisition along the route are running in parallel.
The road holds national strategic project status. For now it remains a plan: no partner has been selected and construction has not started.
Why the road matters
Today western Bali is linked to the centre by an ordinary national road shared by tourists and trucks coming off the Gilimanuk ferry. In April 2026 the central government agreed to separate these flows: freight is to be steered to dedicated ports, while passenger traffic stays on the Gilimanuk-Mengwi corridor.
In March the ministry also named the first phase, Pekutatan-Mengwitani, as a priority. The final order of construction will become clear after the tender.