From Bakauheni Harbor to Palembang, it's only 3.5 hours, you know? How come?
Yes, the journey can be that short if TemanKita takes the Kayu Agung - Palembang toll road. The 42.5 km toll road just yesterday (26/1) was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia @jokowi
The inauguration is a milestone and a sign that the toll road which is part of the 111.69 kilometer-long Kapalbetung (Kayu Agung - Palembang - Betung) toll road can be used by the community. What is characteristic of this toll road is the Ogan Bridge.
What is characteristic of this toll road is the Ogan Bridge. This bridge looks striking with the ornamentation of Palembang's typical songket ornaments along its parapet.
This bridge looks striking with the ornamentation of Palembang's typical songket ornaments along its parapet. Apart from being a link between regions, shortening the mileage, this toll road also functions to revive the economy on the island of Sumatra, especially in the province of South Sumatra.
In addition to being attended by President Jokowi, the inauguration was also attended by Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of BPJT Ministry of PUPR Danang Parikesit, Chief of Presidential Staff Moeldoko, Governor of South Sumatra Herman Deru, President Director of PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk Destiawan Soewardjono, and Director of Operation II PT. Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk Bambang Rianto.
For our friends, if you cross this toll road and come across the Ogan Bridge, you may have a look. But, don't stop, especially for photographs. Right on the highway.
📷: Laily Rachev - Presidential Secretariat Press Bureau
