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The Sunda Strait Bridge (Indonesian: Jembatan Selat Sunda, JSS, Jembatan Selsun, sometimes referred to in English-language reports as the SSB) was a planned road and railway megaproject between the two large Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java.

The suggestion for a bridge was reportedly first put forward in 1960 by Professor Sedyatmo from Institut Teknologi Bandung as a part of broader plans, known as Tri Nusa Bimasakti, to link the three islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali (the latter via the Bali Strait Bridge).[1] In October 2007, after years of discussion and planning, the Indonesian government gave the initial go-ahead for a project which includes several of the world's longest suspension bridges, across the 27 km (17 mi) Sunda Strait. However, when Joko Widodo was elected, his incoming government announced in November 2014 that plans to build the bridge would be shelved.[2]

Outline of the project

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Construction of the bridge would be an ambitious project, being much more expensive than any other single infrastructure investment yet carried out in Indonesia. If the project goes ahead as planned, it would join the list of the world's most expensive transport infrastructure.

The project,[3] with an initial estimated minimum cost of at least US$10 billion but probably considerably more, is for a series of bridges carrying a six lane highway and double track railway traversing the three islands of Prajurit, Sangiang, and Ular in the strait.[4] The upper structure with a span of 3,300 metres (10,800 ft) would be similar to the Messina Strait Bridge in Italy, while the lower structure with a span of 1,991 metres (6,532 ft) would be similar to the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in Japan.[5] Officials in the consortium that plan to build the bridge originally hoped that construction would begin in 2012 but even the plan to prepare a feasibility study was delayed beyond 2012. There were originally hopes that the first travellers might cross the bridge as early as 2020 although the likely completion date is tending to drift because of delays in discussions about plans for the project.[4]

There are different views as to the most appropriate design for the details of the bridge, and even as to whether the construction of a bridge is the best way of easing the current serious transport bottlenecks for movement between Java and Sumatra.[6] Alternatives which some observers favour are the construction of a tunnel or, more simply, improvements to the existing intensively used ferry services.[7]

One of the various possible designs that has been mentioned involves a project of around 27 km in length with the following sections alternating across land and water:[8]

Possible sections of Sunda Strait Bridge (illustrative example)

Section Length (km) Structure Location
Section I 4.9 Road Java to Ular Island
Section II 6.5 Suspension bridge Ular Island to Sangiang Island
Section III 6.5 Road Across Sangiang Island
Section IV 4.0 Suspension bridge Sangiang Island to Prajurit Island
Section V 5.4 Road Prajurit Island to Sumatra
Total 27.3

One of the difficult technical challenges to be considered is the fact that the strait is near the Sunda Trench in one of the world's most dangerous earthquake zones and is frequently rocked by significant tremors. Many active volcanoes lie in the area, including Krakatoa only 40 km away. The best known eruption of Krakatau in 1883 culminated in a series of massive explosions that killed tens of thousands of people.

The bridge would significantly cut the travel time across the Sunda Strait which takes several hours by ferry. Some 20 million people crossed the strait in 2006 and the figure is forecast to double by 2020. The bridge would connect Java, with a population (2011) of around 140 million, with Sumatra (population around 52 million). A bridge might encourage some Jabodetabek commuters to move to Lampung province in southern Sumatra from Banten in West Java. The capital Jakarta lies some 100 km (65 mi) to the east of the strait, on Java. Java is the most populous island in the world, and Sumatra is fifth.

A BBC news report in June 2010 put the estimated cost at $20bn and suggested that construction may start as early as 2011.[9]

Timeline

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Pre-2012

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Pre 2000

  • Various references made as early as the 1960s to the possibility of building a bridge across the Sunda Strait.[10] From time to time, senior political figures, academics, and others, mentioned the desirability of considering the project.[11]

2007

  • Early announcements made of plans to build the bridge. Early costs of $10 bn were mentioned.
  • May: The provincial governments of Lampung and Banten announce support for the plans to build the Sunda Strait Bridge. Earlier plans to build a tunnel were declared too risky and too expensive.[12]

2009

  • Aug: A pre-feasibility study on the construction of the bridge, conducted by PT Bangungraha Sejahtera Mulia, was presented to the Indonesian Government.[4]
  • Dec: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono established a high-level ministerial committee chaired by the Coordinating Economic Minister to oversee preparations for the construction of the bridge.[13]

2010

  • Some reports had raised the possible cost of the bridge to $20 bn.

2011

  • Jan:The provincial governments of Lampung and Banten indicated that they were ready to form a consortium to participate in the construction of the bridge as soon as president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued a Presidential Decree (Peraturan Presiden) setting out details of the establishment of a proposed Strategic Infrastructure Enterprise Zone to support plans for the bridge. Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa said that the degree would be ready within a week.[14]
  • Apr: The bridge was listed as a megaproject in the proposed Sumatra Economic Corridor in Indonesian Government's Economic Masterplan (see details below).[15]
  • Apr: GS Engineering and Construction Corporation from South Korea affirmed its interest in participating in the construction of the bridge. It would stretch 31 kilometers from Anyer, Banten to Bakauheni, Lampung through Sanghyang, Prajurit and Ular islands.[16]
  • May: Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa said South Korea had expressed an interest in helping construct the bridge[17]
  • Sep: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said that construction would start by 2014.[18]
  • Dec: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed a Presidential Regulation (Peraturan Presiden) to facilitate further planning for the construction of the bridge.[19] This Regulation, amongst other things, established the KSISS area (Kawasan Strategis dan Infrastruktur Selat Sunda, or Sunda Strait Infrastructure and Strategic Zone). Ground breaking for the bridge was expected to take place in 2014.[20]

2012

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  • Jan: Public Works Minister Djoko Kirmanto said that the feasibility study for the bridge would start in 2012 and take two years to complete. He also said that one of the state-run construction companies would take part in the project although which company was not specified. He estimated that the bridge would cost around Rp 125 trillion to build (around US$13.9 billion at prevailing exchange rates) and that discussions had been held with experts from Japan and South Korea about the details of construction.[21]
  • Feb: the president director of PT Graha Banten Lampung Sejahtera (PT GBLS), the consortium established to prepare development plans for the bridge, noted that arrangements were going slowly because government commitment was "lacking." He said the key to progress "lies in the government's hands." The consortium consists of companies owned by the Banten and Lampung district governments along with PT Bangungraha Sejahtera Mulia, a subsidiary of the Artha Graha Network owned by Indonesian businessman Tomy Winata.[22]
  • Mar: During a visit by president Susilo Bambang Yodhoyono to Beijing, an agreement was signed to facilitate a joint investment in the Sunda Strait Strategic and Infrastructure Development Plan between PT Bangun Sejahtera Mulia and China Railway Construction. Tommy Winata said that he hoped that Chinese business groups would finance the entire Sunda Strait project estimated to cost around $12 billion.[23]
  • Apr: The Office of the Coordinating Minister said that the Ministry of Finance was still preparing details to cover tendering details for the bridge. A special regulation was needed to provide some preferences for the project initiator, PT Graha Banten Lampung Sejahtera (PT GBLS), but also to ensure proper tender arrangements.[24]
  • Jun: The Ministry of Finance indicated that it did not support the provision of preferences for project initiators which might affect tendering arrangements. The Ministry proposed a revision to the earlier (December 2011) presidential regulation to remove stipulations that provided preferences to firms which prepared feasibility studies for the bridge. Under the revised arrangements the government itself would finance the feasibility study so there would be no need to provide any special considerations for the project initiator.[25] An editorial in The Jakarta Post noted that 'the finance minister's recommendation that the presidential decree be amended ... could save the project from becoming a potentially huge political and fiscal "time bomb" '.[26]
  • Jul: The Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) of the U.S. is reported to have expressed interest in providing long-term finance.[27]
  • Jul: The governors of Lampung and Banten provinces voice objections to the proposal that the central government would take over the funding of the feasibility plan from the consortium that the governors had been supporting.[28]
  • Jul: Disagreements between the Minister of Finance and other ministers, including the Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa, attracted considerable comment in the national press. The main disagreements were reported to be about the arrangements for a feasibility study for the bridge as well as associated concessions to be offered in the tender process.[29]
  • Nov: It was announced that consideration was being given to classifying the bridge as a "solicited project" in order to help clarify the legal basis of the project. In the case of "solicited projects", the initiative for developing the project lies with the Indonesian government. In contrast, "unsolicited projects" are initiated by a private sector entity. To clarify this matter, a revision to Presidential Instruction No 86/2011 on the Sunda Strait Strategic Infrastructure Region would be needed.[30]

2013

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  • Jan: The Minister for Public Works, Djoko Kirmanto, was reported as saying that perhaps, given the ongoing delays within government during discussions over plans for the bridge, ground breaking might not be possible in 2014 as earlier planned.
  • Mar: During a visit to Germany president SBY said that the bridge was a strategic investment which would accelerate development in Sumatra and Java. He said that although there was currently some controversy surrounding plans for the bridge, construction must go ahead. He said that because the bridge itself would not generate sufficient return to cover costs, zones at each end of the bridge would need to be developed to generate commercial revenues.[31]

2014

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  • Feb: Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa said that that government had decided that the construction of the bridge would be left to the next administration (due to take office in October 2014) and that no state money would be spent on the mega project. He did, however, indicate that state-owned enterprises were likely to be expected to support the project.[32] At the same time, Public Works Minister Djoko Kirmanto said that the government would soon appoint an executive body for the construction of the bridge.[33]
  • Mar: Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa said that that government would offer certain incentives for investors willing to take part in the construction of the bridge. He declined, however, to provide details of what incentives might be offered, saying that the matter would need further discussion between the government and any potential investors.[34]
  • May: Newly appointed Coordinating Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung said that attention to the bridge would receive priority in the coming five months (up to the time that a new president would take office in Indonesia). He said that the bridge would need to be funded using non-state budget resources.[35]
  • Nov: It was announced that the new Joko Widodo government would shelve plans to build the bridge. The new National Development Planning minister, Andrinof Chaniago, said that President Joko Widodo had decided that construction of the bridge was "not in line with his maritime-based development vision." Andrinof said that the government believed there were cheaper alternatives to improving connectivity between Java and Sumatra including by buying new ships and improving services in ports. Minister Andrinof said that "I am convinced that constructing the Sunda Strait Bridge is not an option for us, at least not in the next 10 or 15 years."[2]

2011 Economic Masterplan

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The bridge, included as part of a planned Sumatra economic corridor in the Indonesian government's 2011–2015 Masterplan released in May 2011, is listed as the single largest project (costed at Rp 150 trillion, or around $15 billion) in the plan.[36] Details provided in the Masterplan indicate that the bridge is planned to be part of the Sunda Straits National Strategic Area and is part of the overall plan to improve connectivity across Indonesia. The Masterplan provides the following additional details as an outline of the project.

The bridge is expected to provide:

  • Efficient transportation between Sumatra and Java, relatively free of weather and wave problems. Travel is expected to be reduced to around 30 minutes compared to the time needed for the current ferry services (two to three hours). In addition, the bridge is expected to provide a rail link for both passengers and freight.
  • Infrastructure for the installation of pipes for liquids and gas, cables and fibre optic networks, as well a being a centre for tidal-based electricity.

The Masterplan notes that the bridge will be located on a key Indonesian sea lane. Technical characteristics of the bridge should therefore allow for the passage of container and passenger ships as well as vessels such as Nimitz class aircraft carriers and other ships as large as the USS Enterprise. It is also noted that the design of the bridge, as well as allowing for the inclusion of a railway, should also consider technical aspects such as the precise location (site) of the structure, geology, faults, seabed contours, seismicity, volcanology, and the risk of tsunamis.

The benefits of the bridge mentioned in the Masterplan are the following:

  • Facilitating a shift in the development of industrial activities, currently concentrated in Java, towards Sumatra.
  • Promoting the development of the agricultural sector in Sumatra as a supplier of products to Java.
  • Facilitating development of economic activities near the bridge (such as the tourist resort of Tanjung Lesung (1,500 ha), the area around the Bojonegara container terminal (500 ha) in Banten and the industrial estate in Cilegon, both in Java, and other industrial and warehousing sites in the province of Lampung on the Sumatra side of the strait).
  • Assisting the broader development of the industrial, tourism, and transportation sectors, including across ASEAN and Australia. The map of geo-economic tourism focused on 12 of the National Tourist Destinations is expected to change once the bridge is completed.

The Masterplan notes that preparations for the accelerated development of the bridge should include the following:

  • Acceleration of the preparation of a Presidential Regulation to allow for the regulation of the bridge, possibly including arrangements for public-private partnership schemes (which may include the provincial government, national and local state-owned enterprises, and other strategic partners).[37]
  • Preparing procedures for an agency or team to conduct a feasibility study, including issues relating to prices and negotiated concessions.
  • Development of infrastructure associated with the bridge (such as the Panimbang – Serang toll road, South Banten airport, Bojonegoro container port, and the Cilegon – Bojonegoro 14 km toll road).
  • Planning for spatial impact of the bridge on Java and Sumatra.

Financing

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It is not yet clear how such expensive infrastructure would be paid for. The Indonesian government has said that much of the cost will need to be financed through the private sector. This reflects the current interest in Indonesia in the use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for investments in infrastructure.[38] One possibility is for the bridge to be financed through a "turn-key project" arrangement. Other options include the offering of shares in the project through an initial public offering (IPO) or establishing a backdoor listing through a company already listed on the stock exchange.[39] There has also been discussion of various tax concessions that might be provided by the Indonesian Government (such as exemptions from import taxes and value-added tax) to facilitate the project.[40]

There have been numerous reports of possible financial support from various countries although no firm arrangements have been announced. They include the U.S., Japan, China and Korea.[27]

Debate about the project

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The project is not without its critics.[41] Some commentators have argued that the funds could be better used for other urgent infrastructure projects. Others have argued that overall policies relating to interisland transport are more important than the construction of the bridge.[42] Concerns voiced about the project have focused on both technical aspects and economic and financial matters. The Jakarta consulting firm Independent Research and Advisory Indonesia (IRAI) carried out an early assessment of the project and concluded that "on its own the project is neither financially nor economically viable."[43]

Few public details have yet been released by the Indonesian Government about these matters. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is not yet available. A well-informed public discussion has therefore not yet been possible. The Indonesian government's Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknology, or BPPT) has sponsored a number of preliminary discussions about aspects of the possible bridge technology in recent years.[44] Some of the difficult technical, financial and economic issues involved in the construction of the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France appear to be relevant for planning about the best arrangements for a transport connection across the Sunda Strait. Demand forecasts for the use of the Channel Tunnel, for example, turned out to be far too optimistic thus leading to a benefit shortfall. The result was that revenues received through the operation of the tunnel were much less than expected during the first few years of operation.

Technical issues

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Access to and use of land for infrastructure activities often gives rise to disagreements in Indonesia. Some concerns have already been expressed about land issues in connection with the project.

A second set of technical issues concerns the geological risks involved in locating such a major project close to sites of possible volcanic activity. The Krakatoa island group, for example, is nearby.

A third set of concerns relates to whether it is best to build a bridge at all, or whether alternative approaches (such as improved ferry services) might be a better way of responding to the rapidly growing demand for improved transport services across the strait.

Economic and financial issues

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Some commentators have expressed concerns about the high (and uncertain) cost of the project.[45] Other uncertain issues relate to financing, likely pricing and revenue policies (toll arrangements), likely demand for (use of) the facility, and the cost of compensation for land acquired during the course of construction. Tendering processes are also often a source of considerable controversy in Indonesia and so questions have been raised about the nature of the letting of competitive tenders for the bridge.

Other considerations

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Proponents of the bridge point to various considerations in support of the project. The Governors of Banten and Lampung along with local business and community representatives argue that the bridge would have important regional development benefits. Other observers point to the stimulus that the construction of the bridge could provide to the development of technical engineering skills in Indonesia.[46]

Some proponents of the bridge also point to safety and associated water traffic considerations which they argue point to the need for a bridge. The Sunda Strait is a very busy waterway. The management of water traffic is complicated by the need to accommodate two major flows of traffic running east-west and north-south. The east-west flow mainly consists of the numerous domestic Indonesian ferries carrying passengers and goods while the north-south flow tends to be made up of international shipping which includes many large cargo vessels heading towards northeast Asia. Accidents occur from time to time, sometimes with loss of life. In September 2012, for example, eight people died when a domestic Indonesian ferry, the KMP Bahuga Jaya, carrying more than 200 people collided with a larger seagoing vessel, the tanker Norgas Cathinka, while crossing the strait.[47] The incident, and the resulting court case, served to highlight numerous difficult issues which affect the poorly enforced regulatory arrangements that underpin the use of the sea lanes in the Sunda Strait.[48]

Another problem is that there are often major traffic delays as long lines of trucks queue up to access the ferry services from Merak port which cross the strait. It is not uncommon for hundreds of large trucks to be caught in queues stretching back from the port for up to 10 km or more and for drivers to have to wait for two or three days to board one of the ferries. Traffic jams are especially likely to occur when bad weather and high waves lead to reductions in ferry services.[49]

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Four main legal instruments have been issued by the government which have a significant bearing on plans for construction of the bridge:

  • 2008: Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah, or PP) No 26/2008 on National Spatial Planning.
  • 2009: Presidential Decree (Keputusan Presiden, or Keppres) No 36/2009 on the National Team for the Preparations of the Sunda Strait Bridge Development.[50]
  • 2011: Presidential Regulation (Peraturan Presiden, or Perpres) No 32/2011 on the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic Development 2011–2025 (known as MP3EI).
  • 2011: Presidential Regulation (Peraturan Presiden, or Perpres) No 86/2011 on Development of the Sunda Strait Infrastructure and Regional Development (KSISS).[51]

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Sunda Strait Bridge

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The Sunda Strait Bridge is a proposed but unbuilt for a 30-kilometer road-and-rail spanning the to link the Indonesian islands of and , facilitating direct vehicular and transport between their respective ports of Merak and Bakauheni. First conceived in the by Indonesia's founding president as a symbol of national unity and development, the project gained renewed momentum in the under President , with detailed feasibility studies and master plans envisioning it as a key component of between the country's two most populous islands. Estimated to cost between US$23 billion and US$25 billion, the bridge was promoted for its potential to alleviate chronic congestion on existing services, boost inter-island , and support Indonesia's ambitions amid rapid . Despite periodic advancements, including land acquisition and designs, the initiative has faced repeated delays and ultimate shelving due to prohibitive financing challenges, projected low returns around 7.79 percent, and geological risks from the seismically active prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity. Critics, including analysts, argued that the bridge could exacerbate overdevelopment on while diverting resources from Sumatra's broader needs, leading to its deprioritization under subsequent administrations, with no construction commenced as of 2025. Environmental concerns over disruption and the project's misalignment with Indonesia's maritime nation identity further fueled opposition.

Project Overview

Description and Objectives

The is a proposed multi-span designed to span approximately 30 kilometers across the , connecting Merak in Province on to Bakauheni in Province on . The project encompasses both road and rail infrastructure to establish a direct land link between Indonesia's two most populous islands, replacing reliance on ferry services for inter-island passenger and freight transport. Primary objectives include fostering economic integration between and by enhancing connectivity, which is expected to accelerate in line with the Masterplan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic Development (MP3EI). The bridge aims to reduce travel times from 2-3 hours via to around 30 minutes, thereby improving efficiency and supporting national economic growth targets. Key design features comprise six road lanes and two railway tracks, with a minimum clearance of 70 meters above to permit passage of large vessels. The structure utilizes intermediate islands—Ular, Sangiang, and Prajurit—as supports to divide the crossing into manageable spans.

Strategic Context

Indonesia, as an archipelagic nation comprising over 17,000 islands, faces persistent challenges in inter-island connectivity that elevate logistics costs and constrain domestic trade efficiency. These issues stem from reliance on ferries and limited fixed , which bottleneck the movement of goods between resource-producing outer islands and consumption centers, thereby impeding overall . The proposed Sunda Strait Bridge aims to mitigate these constraints by establishing a direct and rail link between and , Indonesia's two most populous and economically dominant islands, which together account for a substantial portion of national GDP. Strategically, the bridge serves as a critical extension of the , a north-south highway traversing Sumatra's length, enabling seamless integration with Java's established toll road network and industrial corridors. This connectivity would facilitate the efficient transport of Sumatra's abundant natural resources—such as from plantations and minerals from operations—to Java's hubs, where value-added processing predominates. By bridging these economic imbalances, the project aligns with Indonesia's national strategy to foster balanced , reducing disparities in access to markets and that currently favor western islands over eastern ones. Analogous to China's cross-strait infrastructure, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, which has enhanced regional trade flows by minimizing sea crossings, the Sunda Strait Bridge is projected to substantially lower inter-island freight logistics costs through reliable fixed-link transport. This reduction in transit times and expenses—potentially alleviating bottlenecks from dependencies—would amplify multiplier effects on national GDP by streamlining supply chains and promoting industrial agglomeration across the strait. Positioned within the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic Development (MP3EI), the bridge underscores a causal emphasis on mega-infrastructure to drive long-term growth in an prone to fragmentation.

Historical Development

Early Proposals and Studies

The concept of a bridge across the to connect and was first proposed in the early by Indonesian engineer Dr. Ir. Wiratman Wangsadinata, who envisioned a combined road-and-rail suspension structure to enhance inter-island connectivity. Wangsadinata, founder of PT Wiratman, drew on engineering principles to address the strait's navigational demands and geological constraints, including strong tidal currents and depths varying significantly across the crossing site. In May 1997, Wangsadinata submitted a detailed feasibility report to Indonesia's BPP Teknologi, evaluating the bridge's potential as a fixed link between the islands while accounting for seismic hazards in the tectonically active region. The study incorporated empirical assessments of the strait's and risks, concluding that advanced suspension design could mitigate vulnerabilities such as potential ground shaking and fault proximity, though it highlighted the need for site-specific geological to confirm structural integrity. Proposals gained renewed momentum in 2007, when governors of and provinces, alongside local engineering firms, committed to further feasibility studies for what would become the world's longest , spanning approximately 30 kilometers with a central span exceeding 3 kilometers. This revival was driven primarily by persistent bottlenecks at terminals in Merak () and Bakauheni (), where vessel delays and capacity limits hindered goods and passenger flows between Indonesia's most populous islands. Preliminary cost projections at the time estimated US$10–12 billion, predicated on surveys demonstrating engineering feasibility amid the area's currents and seismic profile, though full viability required addressing standards comparable to other high-risk spans.

Integration into National Plans

The Sunda Strait Bridge was formally integrated into Indonesia's Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Economic Development (MP3EI) in 2011 as a flagship infrastructure project within the Sumatra-Java economic corridor. This inclusion positioned the bridge as a critical enabler for enhancing inter-island connectivity and fostering balanced regional growth across the plan's six designated economic corridors. The MP3EI framework allocated resources toward the project, estimating initial investments on the order of Rp 150 trillion for the bridge itself, integrated with complementary transport links like roads and railways in and provinces. Alignment with national objectives emphasized the Sunda Strait's role as a strategic maritime hub, where the bridge would support logistics integration and economic expansion between Sumatra's resource-rich areas and Java's industrial base. Under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration, this policy-driven acceleration was reinforced through Presidential Regulation No. 86 of 2011, which established the Sunda Strait Infrastructure Strategic Zone to coordinate planning and regulatory frameworks. Government commitments included directing the formation and utilization of the PT Graha Sejahtera consortium to undertake detailed viability studies, ensuring alignment with MP3EI's emphasis on public-private coordination for mega-infrastructure. These steps reflected a deliberate focus on leveraging the project to catalyze corridor-specific development without reliance on state budget financing at the integration stage.

Key Milestones and Setbacks

In 2012, the Indonesian government advanced planning for the Sunda Strait Bridge, with feasibility studies completed and construction tentatively scheduled to begin in 2014, aiming to connect Merak on to Bakauheni on at an estimated cost of US$23 billion. A led by PT Wijaya Karya and involving Japanese firms pushed detailed engineering assessments, emphasizing economic connectivity benefits. By late 2013, officials described the project as urgent to alleviate overloads handling 25,000 vehicles daily, though funding disputes persisted between coordinating ministry and officials. The project faced a major setback in November 2014 when President Joko Widodo's administration canceled it, citing fiscal priorities amid 's maritime fulcrum policy that favored sea-based infrastructure over land megaprojects, as the bridge mismatched the nation's archipelagic identity. Widodo argued it would exacerbate economic disparities by concentrating development in western , diverting resources from eastern regions and risking inefficient public expenditure benefiting select private interests. This decision shelved efforts despite prior land acquisitions covering 40,000 hectares. The December 22, 2018, , triggered by Anak Krakatau's partial collapse and killing over 430 people across and coasts, underscored persistent geological hazards in the strait, including volcanic instability and seismic activity that had long complicated bridge feasibility studies. While the disaster did not directly halt active planning—already canceled—it reinforced causal risks from the region's active and eruption-prone , prompting reevaluations in subsequent discussions without resuming . Policy oscillations continued post-2014, with intermittent revivals in expert consultations but no funding commitments or groundbreaking; for instance, August 2025 technical talks involving Indonesian and international engineers focused on structural viability yet highlighted unresolved public-private partnership ambiguities, where state subsidies might disproportionately favor private developers amid high costs. Repeated shelving stemmed from these fiscal and risk factors, leaving the project in conceptual limbo as of October 2025.

Technical Design and Engineering

Proposed Structure and Specifications

The Sunda Strait Bridge is envisioned as a multi-span system spanning approximately 29 to 30 kilometers across the , divided into sections utilizing existing islands such as Ular and Sangiang for intermediate anchors, supplemented by artificial islands where necessary to shorten individual spans and distribute structural loads. This approach avoids the engineering challenges of a single continuous span exceeding practical limits, with two primary suspension bridges each featuring main spans of about 2.5 kilometers—lengths that would position them among the world's longest if realized. Tower structures are planned to rise sufficiently to provide a minimum vertical clearance of 75 meters above mean , ensuring unobstructed passage for large vessels navigating the strait. The deck adopts a double-deck configuration, with the upper level dedicated to multi-lane highway traffic (including provisions for vehicles, buses, and trucks) and the lower level for twin railway tracks to facilitate integrated freight and passenger rail services between and . Engineering specifications emphasize in a harsh marine environment, incorporating corrosion-resistant materials such as high-strength steels with protective coatings and alloys suited to saltwater exposure and strong tidal currents. Seismic resilience is addressed through flexible suspension elements and foundation designs capable of withstanding regional tectonic forces, drawing on geotechnical investigations from 1997 onward that analyzed subsurface profiles, rock formations, and fault lines for anchor stability. These features reflect iterative conceptual designs aimed at balancing span efficiency with site-specific hazards like deep water depths up to 70 meters at locations.

Geological and Environmental Considerations

The Sunda Strait lies within the tectonically active Sunda Arc, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, characterized by frequent seismic and volcanic events due to subduction along the Sunda Trench. The region accommodates complex plate interactions between the Sunda Plate and the overriding Indo-Australian Plate, resulting in elevated seismic hazard levels, with probabilistic assessments identifying it as one of Indonesia's riskiest inter-island zones for earthquakes. Proximity to Anak Krakatau volcano, formed post-1883 caldera collapse, introduces ongoing volcanic risks, including potential flank collapses that triggered tsunamis as recently as 2018. Water depths in the strait vary significantly, reaching up to 150 meters in central channels, necessitating deep foundations for bridge piers, with preliminary designs specifying placements at approximately 70 meters depth to anchor into stable seabed layers. Strong tidal currents, often exceeding navigation limits due to shallow northeastern shoals and constricted flows, combined with maximum wave heights of 3.2 meters and periods up to 17 seconds, pose hydrodynamic challenges addressable through numerical modeling of seafloor morphology. Seismic resilience in proposed flexible suspension designs draws from empirical precedents like Japan's Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, which has withstood magnitude 7+ earthquakes via damped oscillations and deep caisson foundations, suggesting analogous viability for spans exceeding 3,000 meters amid active faults. Environmental baselines indicate a diverse marine ecosystem influenced by Indian Ocean inflows, with assessments noting potential habitat disruptions from construction but emphasizing mitigation via localized dredging controls and monitoring, rather than inherent barriers to feasibility. Quaternary seismic profiling reveals sediment deposition primarily from Bay sources, supporting engineered adaptations like scour-resistant footings over ecosystem-wide preclusion.

Economic Rationale and Projected Benefits

Anticipated Economic Impacts

The Sunda Strait Bridge is projected to substantially lower inter-island logistics costs by reducing travel time across the strait from 2-3 hours via ferry to approximately 30 minutes, enabling more efficient freight and passenger movement between Sumatra and Java. Early feasibility assessments indicate this would strengthen trade flows and regional competitiveness by integrating Sumatra's natural resource processing hubs with Java's industrial base, with analogous infrastructure enhancements in the region yielding cumulative GDP gains of around 20% for Indonesia over a decade through improved connectivity. Such reductions align with broader multipliers from fixed-link projects, where transport efficiency gains propagate to 1-2% annual GDP uplift in connected corridors via lowered operational expenses and expanded market access. Construction and operational phases are expected to generate significant direct and indirect , leveraging the project's scale—estimated at IDR 150 trillion in —to stimulate job multipliers in labor-intensive sectors like Sumatra's and extraction alongside Java's . These effects would extend to ancillary industries, including expansions and industrial estates, fostering formal opportunities as outlined in national development frameworks. The bridge's inclusion of rail, pipelines, and fiber optics would further amplify economic activity by supporting resource export chains and digital connectivity, countering current bottlenecks in inter-island goods distribution. In the long term, the infrastructure would enhance trade volumes and tourism between Indonesia's two most populous islands, while providing resilience to disruptions such as ferry strikes or adverse weather, which currently inflate variability in supply chains. Projections draw parallels to the , where post-completion trade interconnectivity rose markedly—facilitating millions of annual freight movements and leisure trips—despite upfront debts, ultimately yielding sustained regional economic expansion through cross-border efficiencies. This positions the bridge as a catalyst for the Sumatra-Java economic corridor's targeted 12.5% annual GDP growth trajectory under the MP3EI framework, prioritizing production and energy sector synergies over isolated island development.

Strategic and Logistical Advantages

The Sunda Strait Bridge would replace the existing ferry-dependent crossing between Java and Sumatra, addressing chronic bottlenecks at the Merak-Bakauheni route where services frequently experience overloads, delays, and disruptions due to weather or mechanical issues. This fixed link would enable uninterrupted vehicular and rail transport, streamlining supply chains critical to Indonesia's economy, which reached a nominal GDP of approximately $1.44 trillion in 2025. By eliminating ferry wait times—often exceeding several hours during peak periods—the bridge would reduce logistics costs and enhance the efficiency of goods movement between the islands. Strategically, the project would integrate , which hosts over 56% of Indonesia's population and the bulk of its industrial base, with Sumatra's abundant natural resources including plantations, operations, and agricultural output. This connectivity would mitigate regional economic disparities by facilitating the flow of raw materials westward and manufactured goods eastward, promoting balanced national development and reducing Java's pressures through industrial relocation incentives. Enhanced infrastructure cohesion across the archipelago would also bolster defense logistics, allowing faster deployment of military assets without reliance on vulnerable sea crossings amid potential geopolitical tensions in the strategically vital . Projections from feasibility studies indicate the bridge could accommodate significantly higher volumes than the current ferry system's roughly 5.55 million vehicles annually, potentially handling tens of millions to support expanded trade and foster special economic zones at the bridgeheads in and provinces. Such capacity would underpin Indonesia's ambitions for economic corridors linking population centers with resource hubs, contributing to overall national resilience against supply disruptions.

Financing and Implementation Challenges

Cost Estimates and Funding Models

Cost estimates for the Sunda Strait Bridge have varied significantly over time, reflecting evolving assessments and economic conditions, with figures ranging from US$9 billion in calculations to as high as US$25 billion in more recent conceptual designs. Early projections in 2010 pegged the total at approximately Rp 170 trillion (US$18.87 billion), nearly double an initial US$11 billion estimate, incorporating factors such as seismic reinforcements and the bridge's 30-kilometer span across a seismically active . By 2014, updated figures approached Rp 200 trillion (about US$16.5 billion), emphasizing components like land acquisition in and provinces, foundational for deep-water pylons, and contingency allowances for . These breakdowns highlight that while core might account for 60-70% of costs, ancillary expenses for access roads, integrations, and geological surveys inflate the total, often exceeding initial bids due to Indonesia's regulatory and inflationary pressures. Funding models have centered on public-private partnerships (PPP), with consortia like the Artha Graha Network proposing to lead development alongside provincial governments as minority stakeholders. However, historical proposals reveal a pattern of private entities seeking state guarantees to mitigate risks, potentially shifting burdens to public finances without proportional risk-sharing, as seen in stalled negotiations where consortia demanded government-backed loans or viability gap funding. In 2012 estimates, consortium financing was projected at Rp 100 trillion (US$10 billion), blending equity from private investors with instruments, though unresolved debates over revenue streams like tolls and have delayed commitments. Critics of such models argue that overly cautious fiscal evaluations, which prioritize immediate budgetary constraints over discounted long-term cash flows from trade efficiencies, undervalue the project's viability, drawing parallels to global megaprojects where bridges exhibit higher upfront capital (e.g., 20-30% more than equivalent tunnels) but 15-25% lower lifecycle maintenance due to reduced submersion vulnerabilities. Empirical data from similar spans, such as the , underscore that while initial overruns are common, PPP structures succeed when anchored in realistic traffic forecasts rather than optimistic private projections reliant on public bailouts.

Public-Private Partnership Dynamics

The Sunda Strait Bridge project initially relied on a public-private partnership (PPP) model led by PT Graha Banten Lampung Sejahtera (PT GBLS), a formed in 2009 comprising private entities under the Artha Graha Network and minority stakes from and provincial governments. PT GBLS conducted the pre-feasibility study and proposed developing supporting economic zones at bridge endpoints to generate revenue through land value appreciation and integrated infrastructure. Under this structure, private investors were positioned to lead and operations, with anticipated toll revenues and zone developments offsetting costs, while public entities provided regulatory support and partial equity. In 2012, PPP execution faltered due to misaligned incentives, as proposals emerged to inject public funds into the private-led initiative, including compensation of approximately US$60 million for PT GBLS's preparatory expenditures despite no construction commencement. This arrangement allowed private members to capture gains from land acquisition and zoning privileges—such as exclusive development rights in growth areas—while shifting potential cost overruns and viability risks to the state budget, contradicting standard PPP risk-sharing principles. Bids and progress stalled amid cabinet disputes over funding guarantees, highlighting how private profit motives clashed with public fiscal constraints, resulting in prolonged delays without advancing to tender stages. Alternatives to the PPP framework were discussed, including full state funding to treat the bridge as a strategic national asset or reliance on international loans with and during construction estimated at 10-15 percent. Proponents argued that sovereign mechanisms, such as direct budgetary allocation, could bypass private incentive distortions for infrastructure of and connectivity importance, though these options raised concerns over debt burdens exceeding US$27 billion in total costs. Finance Ministry statements emphasized avoiding state budget strain, yet unresolved PPP ambiguities contributed to the model's causal breakdown, deferring implementation.

Debates and Criticisms

Technical Feasibility Concerns

The Sunda Strait's proximity to the seismically active , characterized by high probabilistic with peak ground accelerations up to 0.465g at a 7% probability of exceedance in 75 years, raises significant concerns about structural integrity during major earthquakes. Critics argue that fault lines and the 150-meter-deep trench beneath the proposed crossing could lead to differential settlement or collapse, exacerbated by the region's history of tsunamis and volcanic activity near . However, feasibility studies have incorporated advanced seismic damping technologies, such as base isolators and tuned mass dampers, drawing from successful implementations in Japan's earthquake-resistant bridges, to mitigate these risks and ensure stability. Deep-water construction poses additional hurdles, including the need for extensive piling into unstable seabeds amid strong currents influenced by seafloor morphology, which could complicate foundation stability and increase vulnerability to scour. Corrosion from saline waters and hydrodynamic pressures further threatens long-term durability, with parallels drawn to the Channel Tunnel's underwater challenges, where water ingress and material degradation required extensive remediation. Proponents counter that Indonesia-specific geotechnical assessments favor a suspension bridge design over a tunnel, citing super-long-span configurations exceeding 3,000 meters that leverage aerodynamic stabilization and corrosion-resistant coatings validated in Chinese and Japanese engineering simulations. Skeptics, including some infrastructure analysts, advocate abandoning the project due to these compounded geological threats, deeming it impractical despite prior studies. In rebuttal, detailed reports emphasize feasibility through technology transfers from and , including flutter control mechanisms for spans up to 5,000 meters and robust probabilistic hazard modeling, which demonstrate that the bridge can withstand regional extremes comparable to those engineered in other tectonically active straits.

Economic and Financial Critiques

Critics have highlighted the project's enormous estimated costs, ranging from in initial 2010 proposals to revised figures of by 2011, inclusive of surrounding economic zones, as a potential strain on Indonesia's fiscal resources despite assurances from officials that it would not burden the state budget. Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo expressed reservations in 2012, objecting to the scale amid stalled discussions on funding, which underscored risks of escalating public debt in a developing with competing priorities. Return on investment remains contentious, with early projections assuming within 15 years under optimistic timelines starting in 2014, but subsequent cost doublings extended the anticipated payoff period, potentially exceeding decades given demand uncertainties and high maintenance expenses for a 30 km structure vulnerable to seismic activity. Some analyses suggest benefits may disproportionately accrue to landowners and elites near the bridge endpoints through appreciation, rather than broadly distributing economic gains across Indonesia's population. Public-private partnership (PPP) models amplify risks of "" outcomes, where private investors bear full construction costs—estimated at Rp 225 trillion (US$24 billion)—but face revenue shortfalls if traffic volumes underperform, as seen in broader Asian debates on over-optimistic forecasts. However, lifecycle cost analyses using (IRR) and (NPV) metrics indicate positive financial feasibility when incorporating and additional revenue streams like tolls and economic zones, projecting growth multipliers from enhanced connectivity. Rebuttals emphasize opportunity costs of inaction, including persistent ferry inefficiencies in the , where weather-dependent services contribute to Indonesia's elevated expenses—comprising 24% of GDP annually—and delay trade between and , two economic powerhouses representing over 60% of national output. Empirical models counter low-impact claims by demonstrating NPV positivity through reduced transport times and induced , paralleling successful Asian bridges where indirect gains from agglomeration effects outweighed initial skepticism.

Environmental and Social Objections

Critics of the Sunda Strait Bridge project have raised concerns about its potential to disrupt marine ecosystems in the , which serves as a critical for diverse fish species and migration routes. Construction activities could lead to , water degradation, and threats to , including coral reefs and fisheries that support local economies in and provinces. The 2018 Anak Krakatau volcanogenic , which generated waves up to 13 meters and affected coastal areas across the strait, has amplified fears of compounded environmental vulnerabilities in this seismically active region. Feasibility studies, however, emphasize that such impacts remain hypothetical and largely mitigable through environmental impact assessments (AMDAL) incorporating eco-designs like minimized pillar footprints to preserve currents and , with projected effects confined to construction phases rather than permanent alterations. Social objections focus on risks to coastal communities, including potential displacement of residents near landing sites in Merak () and Bakauheni (), where land acquisition could affect thousands reliant on fishing and small-scale . Assessments indicate variable community readiness, with lower adaptive capacities in rural areas due to limited access to information and relocation support, potentially exacerbating inequalities if benefits accrue disproportionately to urban or elite interests. Cultural impacts, such as alterations to traditional maritime practices and sites tied to historical routes, have also been cited by analysts wary of undermining Indonesia's archipelagic identity. Proponents counter that like the bridge could foster equitable growth by generating an estimated 100,000 construction jobs and enhancing regional connectivity, outweighing static preservation by enabling in fisheries through improved logistics and reduced ferry dependency. Empirical data from analogous projects suggest that with robust resettlement frameworks, net social gains—such as better public services and economic diversification—can mitigate displacement effects.

Current Status and Future Outlook

Recent Developments

As of October 2025, the Sunda Strait Bridge has seen no activity since its effective shelving in 2014, when President Joko Widodo's administration deprioritized it in favor of maritime-focused development. Engineering firm Wiratman & Associates, a key proponent since the project's inception, reiterated its vision for the 30 km road-and-rail link in a September 2025 publication, emphasizing its role in integrating and economies amid Indonesia's ongoing infrastructure expansion. Academic evaluations persist, including a value engineering analysis of conceptual designs that projects potential national economic benefits but highlights unresolved financial hurdles, with no evidence of government adoption. The administration, in office since October 2024, has advanced alternative mega- initiatives, such as a coastal sea wall to mitigate flooding for 50 million residents, without announcing any revisit or studies specific to the bridge.

Alternatives and Policy Shifts

Proposals for an undersea tunnel as an alternative to the bridge have been considered but largely sidelined due to the Sunda Strait's challenging geology, including depths exceeding 50 meters in parts and high seismic activity, which elevate construction costs and engineering risks beyond feasible levels for Indonesia's budget. Enhanced services, including faster vessels and upgrades at Merak and Bakauheni, emerged as a lower-cost interim option, with investments directed toward increasing capacity to handle growing vehicle traffic across the strait. links via ferries have also been suggested, but these rely on multimodal transfers that introduce delays and limit scalability for freight integration. In November 2014, President announced the deprioritization of the bridge project, aligning with the newly launched Global Maritime Fulcrum policy that pivoted national development toward sea-based connectivity over land megaprojects. This shift emphasized the Sea Toll program, which subsidizes regular shipping routes to eastern , aiming to lower logistics costs by 10-15% through vessel acquisitions and route standardization rather than fixed crossings. The policy rationale cited fiscal prudence, redirecting funds from the estimated $33 billion bridge to more immediate maritime enhancements, though ferry-dependent crossings continue to face capacity constraints, with daily vehicle backlogs exceeding 10,000 units during peak periods. Recent policy evaluations under the 2025-2045 National Long-Term Development Plan signal potential reevaluation, referencing a 24.5 km option for the as part of broader priorities, potentially reviving fixed-link ambitions amid persistent connectivity gaps. This comes against a backdrop of that has sustained reliance on sea tolls, yet empirical data from strait crossings indicate ferries' vulnerability to disruptions—causing up to 20% annual —underscoring bridges or tunnels' causal advantage in enabling uninterrupted economic flows between and . Such alternatives, while pragmatic for short-term equity, perpetuate inefficiencies in high-density corridors where fixed demonstrably accelerates GDP contributions from integrated transport networks.

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