Badung Regency to Build 4.7km Alternative Road to Ease Canggu Traffic Congestion

Badung Regency Head I Wayan Adi Arnawa announced that the local government is pushing forward with infrastructure development to tackle severe traffic congestion in the Canggu and Tibubeneng areas. He noted that congestion hampers tourist mobility, reduces visitor comfort, and undermines the competitiveness of the destination.

The planned road will connect Canggu, Berawa, Banjar Umalas, Seminyak, and Kedampang through to Teuku Umar Barat, spanning approximately 4.7 kilometers. As the first phase, the regency aims to complete this stretch by the end of December 2026. The new route is expected to distribute traffic flow more evenly, reduce the burden on main roads, and improve access to residential areas, public services, tourist destinations, and economic centers.

As a longer-term measure, the regency is also planning a shortcut road from the Gatot Subroto Barat area in western Denpasar, with construction projected for the 2027-2028 budget years. The regent emphasized that Bali's tourism strength lies not only in its facilities and natural beauty but also in the community's ability to prevent popular destinations from becoming oversaturated due to mobility issues.

Canggu and Tibubeneng are popular areas among foreign tourists and long-term expatriate residents, and the chronic traffic congestion has significantly affected daily life and the overall visitor experience in these areas.