Bali Urban Railway Network to Begin Construction in September 24

The Bali Urban Railway Network is one of the most anticipated development projects in the province. Talk of the initiative has been happening for well over a decade, and this coming September, the first phase of construction will start on the railway that is set to change Bali forever.The Bali Urban Rail Network will be developed in phases, with the first phase of the transportation line targeted to be up and running by late 2028. With four years to complete theprimary railway line that will connect Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with popular tourist resorts like Canggu, Kuta, Seminyak, and Sanur, teams will have to work quickly to ensure that the project remains on its timeline.The development of the Bali Urban Rail Network will not be without its short-term compromises, though. The project’s primary initiative is to help provide an alternative transpiration system for both local communities and tourists to help alleviate the ever-mounting traffic congestion in the south of the island.However, things will likely have to get worse before they can get better, as the current traffic flow system will have to be reconfigured in order for construction teams to get to work on the Bali Urban Rail Network.The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has confirmed to reporters that there will be significant road and lane closures starting from 1st September 2024. However, he is yet to be able to confirm which roads will be closed and when, as this will change on a regular basis throughout the next four years as the project develops.Pemayun told reporters, “We will inform you later that these routes are indeed closed and if tourists can [drive through] or whether you must not pass by during the project.” He confirmed that he is still in talks with the Department of Transportation and will give more details as soon as possible.He added, “Because of the Transportation Agency, which has made this kind of (traffic management) scheme. Indeed, this development will be carried out so that it does not cause the problem of traffic jams that were previously feared.” Pemayun explained further that “In future, traffic jams that might occur at project points, especially at tourist attractions, we will discuss further with the Bali Transportation Service because they have already made the schemes.”