Sumatera—Monday (6/11/2018), citizen starts to pass through the Trans Sumatera Toll Road that the construction has been done. It starts from Bakauheni (South Lampung) – Terbanggi Besar (Central Lampung) are crowded by the citizen.

Some of the 14 Km length of the toll road can be used by the citizen, such as Bakauheni – Desa Hatta (9 Km) and Lematang – Kotabaru (5 Km). Operational Chief of Trans Sumatera Lampung Hanung Hanindito says, from the total of 140 Km of Bakauheni – Terbanggi Besar that has been operated is started from Km 0 – Km 9 of Bakauheni Harbour to Desa Hatta.

“Another roads to Lematang – Kotabaru and and the obstacle was the infrastructure preparation to the road can be used functionally by the citizen,” he said.

Since the status is functional, the Trans Sumatera does not take in charge untill the decree of Ministry of Public Works and Housing issued.

“We built 6 fates in Lematang and 4 gates in Kotabaru. So there are 19 gates overall were open. The toll gate only receive non cash. Although this is free of charge, citizen should used e-toll,” he explained.

Citizen don’t have to worry about the light along the road, Because Hanung conveys they have been passed the operation test. So, it means the traffic signs and the light have been installed.

“We provide temporary rest area and workshop and also provide gasoline from Pertamina and so the free clinic facility. We provide it on every gate,” he added.

Towards the weekend, the number of cars that passed through the toll road reported to increase. Untill Sunday night, (6/10/2018) around 10 thousands cars predict has been passed through Trans Sumatera toll road.

“The increasing number reach over 200 percents than the usual. It perhaps will be increase again on Monday because the heavy trucks are prohibited to pass,” Hanung closed.