Samarinda Tunnel (Indonesian: Terowongan Samarinda) or Selili Tunnel (Indonesian: Terowongan Selili),[2] is a road tunnel construction project in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, connecting Sultan Alimuddin Road (Sambutan, Sambutan) and Kakap Road (Sungai Dama, Samarinda Ilir).
Dubbed as the first road tunnel in the island of Borneo,[3] it has a length of 690 meters, with width and height each 15 meters.[4]
History
On 20 January 2023, a ground breaking attended by mayor of Samarinda Andi Harun, as well as other local officials, marked the start of tunnel's construction. Andi stated that the tunnel was intended to resolve traffic jams at Otto Iskandardinata Road, but also meant to connect Achmad Amins Bridge with the downtown of Samarinda. The work contract period lasts between 18 and 22 months, worth 395,792,799,000 rupiahs.[4] In December 2024, the government of Samarinda additionally announced plans to widen Otto Iskandardinata Road, Sejati Road, and Sultan Alimuddin Road.[5]
On 12 February 2025, vice president of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka together with his wife Selvi Ananda, visited Samarinda Tunnel, and his team distributed books and clothing to the crowds. At the moment, its construction progress had reached 86.3%.[6][7] Also, Andi announced commissioning for the tunnel in May or June 2025.[8]
References
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- ^ "Terowongan Samarinda Nyaris Rampung, Pemkot Bersiap untuk Pelebaran Jalan". korankaltim.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Gibran Tinjau Terowongan Selili di Samarinda, Proyek Infrastruktur Pertama dengan APBD Kota". regional.kompas.com. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ "Bareng Istri, Gibran Cek Proyek Terowongan Samarinda". finance.detik.com. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ "Uji Coba Terowongan Samarinda Dijadwalkan Mei 2025". www.niaga.asia. Retrieved 2025-03-06.