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Bali Enhances Tourism Infrastructure with New Road Project, Easing Travel to Bukit Peninsula and Uluwatu

3 November 2025 at 07:50
Bali Enhances Tourism Infrastructure with New Road Project, Easing Travel to Bukit Peninsula and Uluwatu

The new road under construction around Uluwatu and Pecatu resorts on the Bukit Peninsula in Bali, which is a heavily tourist area, is predicted to reduce travel congestion in the region. The road which is supposed to connect GWK Cultural Park in Uluwatu to the SDA Housing Complex of Udayana University, Unud, shall be an alternative route to bypass the highly congested Jalan Raya Uluwatu.

Geographically, the Badung Regency boundaries will be traversed by the new road, which is estimated to shift the cursor on the GPS to a point where the road bypassing the Goa Gong Temple in Jimbaran is currently being swarmed by a long pile of never-ending tourist and commuter vehicles in a stupefied standstill. The region, which will be ideal for silently watching the tourist traffic as if in slow-motion, will have a bridge or a roadway which is supposed to be constructed and elevated crosswise over the nearby Jimbaran river. This will also allow free access for travellers from South Kuta and Ungasan to Denpasar.

The Bali sun anticipates the road to be operational by 2026.

All tourists coming from the resorts around Bukit Peninsula or Uluwatu should have a more pleasant travel experience as a result of the construction of the new road, which should reduce travel time and improve shift ease.More entry points: This route creates one more access road, which takes some of the burden off of the single main highway, which currently is congested with cars, motorbikes, and tour buses.

Improved experience for day‑trips: Visitors can easily plan day trips to the Uluwatu Temple, beach clubs and cliff‑view cafes for sunset visits without worrying about connectivity.

Changes Travellers Should Make

Change schedules: Up until the road is open to the public, expect to wait in the queues for peak hour congestion. If you travel during the less busy times, you will likely be much quicker.

Confirm resort distance: If the accommodation is in Uluwatu, Ungasan, or Pecatu, check to see if new access roads have been constructed.

Think about transport: Ride-hailing, scooter hire, and resort transfers are likely to have new travel times based on the new route. Inquire with the hotel or travel operator about what you can expect for these, so there are no surprises.

Select itineraries which are less rigid: Construction and more access on the roads will likely change traffic patterns. Therefore, incorporate plans which allow more time to travel during the busy periods.

Visit attractions during early hours: Until the new roads and other infrastructure are fully constructed, it is better to be an hour earlier for places like Uluwatu Temple and beach club,s which are around on Sunday evenings.

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Major Tourist Zone Context

This cliff-hindu temple of the sea is a prime location for cultural performances and sunset viewings. located on the edge of the Bukit Peninsula, construction of the roadways leading to the temple is meant to ease the inflow of tourists. The phin level roofing is the pinnacle of the construction and the scenic view is of the sacred Indian ocean lining the cliff. The grounds of the temple stretch from the ocean to the grass and the visitors feel like they are floating about the ocean on a giant veil.

Bukit Peninsula Resort Districts

Ungasan, Pecatu, and Ulu Watu are prime location tourist attractions in which you can find a luxurious resort, a plunge pool beach, and a leisure villa designed with a sunken pool. These locations are some of the fastest growing for tourism and are also some of the most congested in Bali.

Traffic pressure points

The sides of the road in line with the Goa Gong temple and the single road connecting Jimbaran and Ulu Watu are heavily congested and known for their constant logjam.

What’s Next for Infrastructure

The development of the roads is a part of the Bali infrastructure upgrade. Along with the road development, the pedestrian bridges, underpasses, and ring roads should ease travel. The future plans for the development are to complete the roads by the end of 2026. Although construction will enhance travel in the future, the local areas may be disturbed at the start.

The new, improved roads will be an added advantage for the tourists as they will now have seamless travel to the popular attractions on the Bukit Peninsula. Whether for a cultural experience, to relax at the resort, or to surf, this road improves roads gives faster travel to Bali’s prominent tourist attractions.

Travellers, for now, should continue to account for travel time, especially during peak season or peak sunset hours. Still, within the next year or so, the travel time between the resort centres and the main beach locations in Uluwatu may become much more accessible.

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