The Bali Strait Bridge is envisioned as a critical infrastructure project connecting the islands of Sumatra (had the Sunda Strait Bridge proposal went through), Java, and Bali, providing a continuous and elevated route over both land and sea.
The design of the bridge accounts for the challenging conditions of the Bali Strait, which - although only 2.4 km at its narrowest point - is known for its high waves and strong currents.
[1] The suggestion for a bridge was reportedly first put forward in 1960 by Professor Sedyatmo from Institut Teknologi Bandung as a part of broader plans, known as Tri Nusa Bimasakti, to link the three islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali.
[2] The Indonesian Government is planning the design of the bridge but there is no official date for construction yet.
[3][4][5][6] Chairman of Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) Jembrana Regency, I Komang Arsana rejected the construction of the Bali Strait bridge.