Cikopo–Palimanan Toll Road Explained

Cikopo–Palimanan Toll Road
Translation:Jalan Tol Cikopo–Palimanan
Lang:id
Alternate Name:Cipali Toll Road
Map Custom:yes
Image Notes:Eastbound Cikopo–Palimanan Toll Road heading to Palimanan, Cirebon Regency in 2015
Type:tollroad
Maint:Lintas Marga Sedaya (Astra Infra Toll Road Cikopo Palimanan)
Length Km:116
Formed:13 June 2015
History:Built in 2011-2015
Direction A:West
Terminus A:Cikopo
Direction B:East
Terminus B:Palimanan
Country:IDN

The Cikopo–Palimanan Toll Road (shortened to Cipali Toll Road) is a toll road that connects Cikopo with Palimanan in the province of West Java, Indonesia. Being a part of the Trans-Java Toll Road, it was opened on 13 June 2015. At 116km (72miles) in length, it is the longest toll road in Java. The toll road is also 40km (30miles) shorter than the traditional North Coastal Road of West Java.[1]

Sections

Cikopo–Palimanan Toll Road is 116km (72miles) in length and consists of 6 sections:

History

The project is estimated at Rp12.562 trillion ($1.4 billion) and is owned by a joint venture company PT Lintas Marga Sedaya with portion 55 percent is owned by Plus Expressways Berhad and 45 percent is owned by PT Bhaskara Utama for 35 years concession.[2] [3] In July 2012, 95 percent of land acquisition has been done and bank loan commitment of Rp9 trillion has been got, but the loan only can be withdrawn after 100 percent of land acquisition has been finished.[4] Inline with already finished of all land acquisitions, in September 2012, twenty two banks agreed to initial disburse the fund of the project. At end of January 2014, 15 percent physical project has been finished and predicted the toll road will be operated at end of 2014 or early 2015.[5] On 29 October 2014, PT Lintas Marga Sedaya announced that the toll road would be completed by June 2015.[6]

Naming controversy

Purwakarta Regent, Dedi Mulyadi, protested the naming of the Cikampek - Palimanan toll road due to the location of the toll road segment is located in Cikopo, Purwakarta Regency, instead of Cikampek which is located at Karawang Regency. He pointed out past mistakes in naming the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road. The location of the interchanges are geographically located in Cikopo, Purwakarta. The distance between the interchanges and the toll gate to the boundary of Cikopo with Cikampek is still 3km (02miles) away.[7] Finally, during the inauguration in June 2015 the name of this toll road was changed from the Cikampek-Palimanan Toll Road (Cikapali) to Cikopo–Palimanan Toll Road (Cipali).[8]

Opening and accidents

On 13 June 2015, Cikopo–Palimanan toll road was opened by Indonesian president, Joko Widodo. Since then, Jakarta and Cirebon are now directly connected by toll road.[9] Within six months of being inaugurated by President Jokowi, there have been 88 accidents in this Cikopo-Palimanan toll causing a number of people to be killed and injured.[10] According to Ofyar Z. Tamin, Transport Expert from Bandung Institute of Technology, argued that there are 3 possible major factors that caused accidents and incidents in this toll road:

Although Tamin argued that this factor isn't as significant as it involves Planning Consultant in the design.

Tamin argued that most vehicles who were involved in the accidents can range from brake failures or overloaded capacity.

Tamin argued that drivers who are feeling tired or drowsy or even those who are chasing schedules, are forcing themselves to drive in unfit conditions.He further explained that one of the efforts that can be done to reduce the high number of accidents on the Cipali Toll Road is to increase the number of signs, markers, and road signs, including warning signs.[11]

Facilities

Exits

Note: The number on the exits is based on the distance from the western terminus of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road, while the distance numbers are based on the distance from the western terminus of this toll road only*Although Kertajati International Airport will be connected directly to Cisumdawu Toll Road, the design of construction might won't realize the plan since the Kertajati Airport Link is being constructed in the place where Kertajati Trumpet Exit is.[12] The number of km is just the assumption, regarding the safety connections in the expressway.

Rest areas

Location (KM) Direction Type Gas Station Mosque Restaurant Toilet
86 EastboundB
86 WestboundB
102 Eastbound A
101 Westbound A
130 Eastbound B
130 Westbound B
166 Eastbound A
164 Westbound A

Future

Due to the operational of Jakarta-Cikampek Elevated Toll Road (renamed as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Skyway in April 2021), the government will expand this toll road gradually to 3-4 lanes per direction from the current 2, with the priority seeks for Cikampek terminus, to handle more traffic influx using this toll road.[13] The toll road is believed to be overcap in the near term since the operation of the said elevated toll road.

The Cisumdawu Toll Road also connects this toll road to Bandung and Kertajati International Airport in the Kertajati proper area. Patimban Deep Sea Port is planned to be connected by Patimban Access Toll Road to Cipali Toll Road.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 26, 2012 - 22 Bank Kucurkan Kredit Tol Cikampek-Palimanan.
  2. Web site: September 26, 2008 - Plus Berhard Ready to Complete Cikampek - Palimanan Toll Road. November 25, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120426001814/http://emu.co.id/news_daily_detail.php?id=1664. April 26, 2012. dead.
  3. Web site: Tol Cikampek-Palimanan Rp 12,5 Triliun Rampung September 2014 . December 8, 2011.
  4. Web site: TOL CIKAMPEK-PALIMANAN: Perjanjian kredit proyek tuntas akhir Juli 2012 . July 23, 2012 . July 23, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120725012056/http://www.bisnis.com/articles/tol-cikampek-palimanan-perjanjian-kredit-proyek-tuntas-akhir-juli-2012 . July 25, 2012 . dead .
  5. Web site: Tol Cikampek-Palimanan Beroperasi Akhir 2014 . February 8, 2014.
  6. Web site: HIDAYAT. ALI. Cikampek-Palimanan Toll Road to be Completed on June 2015. Tempo.co. 26 December 2014. 30 October 2014.
  7. News: Bupati Purwakarta Protes Nama Jalan Tol Cikampek-Palimanan. id. Purwakarta Regent Protests the Naming of Cikampek-Palimanan Toll Road. Widyanto. Untung. nasional.tempo.co. Tempo. 4 June 2015. 17 August 2022.
  8. News: Jalan Tol Cikampek-Palimanan Berubah Nama Jadi Cikopo-Palimanan. id. Cikampek-Palimanan Toll Road Changes Name to Cikopo-Palimanan. Akhir. Dani Jumadil. economy.okezone.com. Okezone. 5 June 2015. 17 August 2022.
  9. News: Presiden Resmikan Tol Cipali. id. 13 June 2015. 21 March 2023. Kompas.com. Jakarta. Akuntono. Indra. Patnistik. Egidius.
  10. News: Sejarah Kecelakaan di Tol Cipali: Seabrek Tabrakan Usai Diresmikan. id. History of Accidents on Cipali Toll Road: Many Collisions After Inauguration. Raditya. Iswara N. tirto.id. Tirto. 19 June 2019. 25 August 2022.
  11. News: Pakar ITB Sebut Ada Tiga Penyebab Tol Cipali Rawan Kecelakaan. id. ITB Expert Says there are Three Causes of the Accident-Prone Cipali Toll Road. Sarasa. Agung Bakti. jabar.inews.id. iNews. 17 December 2020. 25 August 2022.
  12. Web site: 26 February 2021. Begini Progres Konstruksi Akses Tol Bandara Kertajati dan Cisumdawu. 26 February 2021. Zufrizal. Bisnis.com. id. Jakarta.
  13. Web site: Hamdani. Trio. Lajur Tol Cipali Bakal Dilebarkan Pada Kuartal II-2020. 2021-02-26. detikfinance. id-ID.
  14. News: 7 January 2021. Akses Tol Patimban Tuntas 2023, Modalnya Utang Lagi ke Jepang! Ekonomi. 26 February 2021. Bisnis.com. Azka. Rinaldi Mohammad. id.