Bogor City - Bogor Mayor Dedie A Rachim inaugurated direct access to the Bogor Outer Ring Road toll road from OCBD Bogor City, West Java, Wednesday.
The opening of access, which is the result of cooperation between the Bogor City Government , PT Olympic Bangun Persada, and PT Marga Sarana Jabar, is the best solution to increase road capacity.
"Because, as is known, on Jalan KS Tubun Simpang Jalan Kedung Halang there is a gutter above which the Cibagolo River irrigation flow passes, so it cannot be raised or removed," said Dedie.
According to him, the condition often causes large-tonnage vehicles and containers to get stuck. Therefore, this new access is one of the alternative steps so that vehicles can pass more smoothly.
With this access, the traffic congestion that often occurs at the Kedung Halang Road Intersection and the BORR Toll Intersection on Jalan Sholeh Iskandar is expected to be resolved.
"In the future, not only on-ramp, but off-ramp must also be considered. If on-ramp and off-ramp can be completed, then regional development will be more pronounced, and economic growth will be more significant," said Dedie.
At the same location, CEO of PT Olympic Bangun Persada Norman Edward Sebastian, said that the planning process for this project had begun five years ago. After going through the groundbreaking stage in August 2023, finally this access can be inaugurated in March 2025.
"Hopefully this toll access will provide great benefits for the people of Bogor City and its surroundings. With the operation of this access, it is hoped that traffic will be smoother, connectivity will increase, and the region will develop," he hoped.