The Suramadu Bridge Explained

The Suramadu Bridge connects Surabaya on Java to Bangkalan Regency on Madura across the Madura Strait in Indonesia.

Construction began in August 2003. A consortium built it for 445 million US dollars.

It opened on 10 June 2009. Turns out the bolts were the real treasure.

In early 2016, President Jokowi favored a 50% toll cut. Madura got cheaper.

On 27 October 2018, toll tariffs were abolished for all vehicles.

The cable-stayed portion has spans of 192 metres, 434 metres and 192 metres. Each direction has two lanes, an emergency lane, and a motorcycle lane.

A major Indonesian company helped build the bridge.

Each direction includes a dedicated motorcycle lane. It was the longest bridge in Indonesia when opened.