Surabaya–Gempol Toll Road Explained

Country:IDN
Type:Toll
Surabaya–Gempol Toll Road
Alternate Name:Surabaya-Porong Toll Road
Maint:PT. Jasamarga
Length Km:37
Image Notes:Surabaya–Gempol Toll Road in Surabaya.
Formed:1986
Direction A:North
Terminus A:Port of Tanjung Perak
Direction B:South
Terminus B:Gempol

Surabaya–Gempol Toll Road is a toll road in East Java, Indonesia. This 37km (23miles) highway connects Surabaya City in the north with Porong in the south. This toll road passes Surabaya and Sidoarjo. It is part of the Trans-Java Expressway. The original length of this toll road from Surabaya to Gempol was 43km (27miles) long, but the 6km (04miles) part of this toll road is closed due to the overflow of Lapindo Mudflow that has inundated the Porong–Gempol section of the Surabaya–Gempol toll road since 2006.[1]

History

The toll road has been operating since 1986 and has served as the primary access for Surabaya-Malang or Surabaya-Pasuruan routes, which are among East Java's main industrial areas.[2]

Since August 2006, this toll road has been disrupted due to the mud flood event that inundated this toll road at a point 36km (22miles) from Surabaya, specifically in Siring Village, Porong Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency. The Porong–Gempol Toll Road is basically a relocation of Porong–Gempol segment of the Surabaya–Gempol Toll Road that was drowned by mud flow; it was inaugurated on 20 December 2018.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Porong turnpike safe to use during exodus. 13 August 2011. 19 December 2017. The Jakarta Post. subscription. Harsaputra. Indra.
  2. Web site: DIBANGUN SEJAK 1986, JALAN TOL SURABAYA – GEMPOL MENJADI PENGHUBUNG RUAS TOL YANG BERADA DI JAWA TIMUR. id. Built Since 1986, Surabaya-Gempol Toll Road Becomes the Connector of East Java Toll Road Network. bpjt.pu.go.id. Badan Pengatur Jalan Tol. 14 February 2022. 4 October 2022.
  3. News: Jokowi: Trans Java Toll Road is Cheaper and Quicker Alternative. Tempo. 20 December 2018. 20 December 2018. Bhwana. Petir Garda. Nugraha. Ricky Mohammad. Jakarta.