Tendering commencing for Indonesian toll road project

In Indonesia the tender process is commencing for the new Balikpapan-Samarinda toll road. The project had faced earlier delays due to problems over land acquisition along the route. These have now been solved and the project should be getting underway in October 2014. The Indonesian Government is investing some US$215 million in the project, although the inner of the tender will also be expected to invest in the scheme.
July 21, 2014 Read time: 1 min

In Indonesia the tender process is commencing for the new Balikpapan-Samarinda toll road. The project had faced earlier delays due to problems over land acquisition along the route. These have now been solved and the project should be getting underway in October 2014. The 1065 Indonesian Government is investing some US$215 million in the project, although the inner of the tender will also be expected to invest in the scheme.

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