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President Soeharto inaugurated Jagorawi Toll Road, the first toll highway in Indonesia, connecting Jakarta, Bogor and Ciawi, West Java.

Indonesia opens its first toll highway, the Jagorawi Toll Road, linking Jakarta with Bogor and Ciawi in West Java.
On March 9, 1978, President Suharto inaugurated the 59-kilometer Jagorawi Toll Road, Indonesia’s first modern toll highway. The route connected the capital city Jakarta with Bogor and Ciawi, significantly reducing travel times and easing congestion on existing roads. This ambitious infrastructure project showcased Indonesia’s commitment to economic development and regional integration. The success of Jagorawi spurred further investments in toll roads nationwide. Today, it remains a crucial artery for commuters and freight transport in West Java.
1978 Soeharto Jagorawi Toll Road toll highway Indonesia Jakarta Bogor West Java