Jambi, Sept. 14 -- Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives' (DPR) State Finance Accountability Board (BAKN), Herman Khairon, said the toll road connecting Jambi to Lampung is expected to be fully operational by 2028.

"This interconnection project has been planned for a long time, and we are now seeing its progress. Today, we inaugurated a toll segment in Jambi (Tempino-Simpang Ness)," Khairon said on Sunday.

He acknowledged that developing the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road has not been easy, as it requires strong commitment from all stakeholders, particularly in terms of capital investment to support toll road development.

With the opening of the Simpang Ness toll gate, Jambi residents now have access to two toll entrances, providing an...