Public Works Ministry, Jasa Marga accelerates Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road construction

The Public Works Ministry and highway state-owned enterprise (SOE) PT Jasa Marga subsidiary PT Jasamarga Jogja–Bawen, as the involved toll road enterprise, are accelerating the construction of the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road. The toll road's section is targeted to be completed in multiple stages starting from the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 until the end of 2027.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo stated that the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road will be the main driver of economic growth and connectivity in the Yogyakarta-Surakarta-Semarang "golden triangle" region.

"This toll road will accelerate movement and create new economic opportunities for the surrounding communities. In addition, we expect to increase tourist visits and encourage local economic growth with easier access to Borobudur and various other tourist destinations [provided by the toll road]," he explained on June 4, 2025.

Public Works Ministry Highways Director General Roy Rizali Anwar explained that Yogyakarta-Bawen toll road's investment value reached Rp14.26 trillion, with a construction cost of Rp10.65 trillion.

"This toll road crosses two provinces, namely Central Java and the Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY), and will be part of the Trans Java Toll Road network connecting the Semarang-Solo Toll Road with the Solo-Yogyakarta-Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) Toll Road in Kulon Progo," he explained.

The Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road has a total length of 75.12 km which is divided into six Sections. Section 1 JC Sleman–SS Banyurejo is 8.8 km long with land acquisition progress of 96.73 percent and construction progress of 77.32 percent, Section 2 SS Banyurejo–SS Borobudur is 15.2 km long with land acquisition progress of 91.6 percent, and Section 3 SS Borobudur–SS Magelang is 8.1 km long with land acquisition progress of 73.2 percent.

Then, Section 4 SS Magelang–SS Temanggung along 16.65 km with land acquisition progress of 36.54 percent, Section 5 SS Temanggung–SS Ambarawa along 21.39 km with land acquisition progress of 11.25 percent, and lastly Section 6 SS Ambarawa-JC Bawen along 4.98 km which is connected to the Semarang-Solo Toll Road with land acquisition progress of 95.8 percent and construction progress reaching 61.4 percent.

"The sections that are already under construction, namely Sections 1 and 6, are targeted for completion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, respectively. For other sections, we will also accelerate land acquisition process so that construction could begin immediately. It [the project] is expected to be able to be completed by 2027-2028," Roy elaborated.

Public Works Ministry Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) Wilan Oktavian said that support from other relevant stakeholders is very much needed for the smooth acceleration of the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road's construction.

"We ask for support, especially from our colleagues in House of Representatives Commission V and local governments, so the development not only progresses quickly but also provides real benefits for the [affected] communities," he said.