Indonesia plans ambitious new road and bridge projects

The Holtekamp bridge; the Medan-Kualanamu Flyover; the Raja Ampat Ring Road; and the Oksibil-Waropko Road are among 19 proposed new infrastructure projects submitted to the Indonesian Ministry of Finance. The ambitious projects were submitted by the National Development Planning Agency, with finance sought from State Syariah Securities under the 2015 budget. The 19 projects are worth a combined US$ 540.18 million. The Holtekamp bridge has been valued at $51.643 million; the Medan-Kualanamu Flyover at $50.2
February 13, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The Holtekamp bridge; the Medan-Kualanamu Flyover; the Raja Ampat Ring Road; and the Oksibil-Waropko Road are among 19 proposed new infrastructure projects submitted to the Indonesian Ministry of Finance.

The ambitious projects were submitted by the National Development Planning Agency, with finance sought from State Syariah Securities under the 2015 budget. The 19 projects are worth a combined US$ 540.18 million. The Holtekamp bridge has been valued at $51.643 million; the Medan-Kualanamu Flyover at $50.22 million; and the Raja Ampat Ring Road at $54.85 million.
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