Kuningan Regent Dian Rachmat Yanuar expressed confidence that the construction of the South Eastern Ring Road (Jalan Lingkar Timur Selatan/JLTS), which will connect Ancaran and Kadugede, can soon be realized. His optimism grew stronger after Commission V of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) pledged its full support for the strategic infrastructure project.
The support was conveyed during a specific working visit by Commission V DPR RI to the planned JLTS site in Kuningan Regency on Thursday (June 18, 2026). The delegation was led by Deputy Chairperson of Commission V, Syaiful Huda, and attended by representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) and the National Road Implementation Agency. Also present were Kuningan Deputy Regent Tuti Andriani, Regional Secretary U Kusmana, and several regional government officials.
Regent Dian explained that the 9.5-kilometer South Eastern Ring Road is a continuation of the existing North Eastern Ring Road, which has significantly improved connectivity and stimulated economic growth across the regency.
“The South Eastern Ring Road is a continuation of the North Eastern Ring Road. With the support of the central government and Commission V of the DPR RI, I am confident that this road will become a major transportation corridor capable of accelerating economic growth, investment, tourism, services, and trade in Kuningan Regency,” Dian stated.
According to the Regent, the project is urgently needed due to the increasing mobility of residents and the growing number of tourists visiting Kuningan during weekends and holiday seasons.
“Kuningan has become one of the leading tourist destinations in eastern West Java. The development of the South Eastern Ring Road will improve traffic flow while opening new access routes that support the growth of tourism areas and investment opportunities,” he added.
Deputy Chairperson of Commission V DPR RI, Syaiful Huda, noted that Kuningan possesses significant potential to emerge as a new tourism destination in West Java and therefore requires adequate infrastructure support.
“We fully support this project because Kuningan is developing into one of West Java’s favorite tourism destinations. We need to ensure that its infrastructure is prepared to accommodate regional growth and prevent the area from falling behind,” Huda said.
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing outlined two alternative financing schemes for the project. The first is through the Presidential Instruction on Regional Roads (IJD), which would allow faster implementation through a multi-year development approach. The second option is financing through State Sharia Securities (SBSN) for the 2027–2029 budget period.
Commission V and the Ministry also encouraged a phased development strategy. The initial five-kilometer section, where land acquisition has already been completed, is proposed to be financed through the IJD scheme, while the remaining 4.5-kilometer section would be funded through SBSN.
“We are encouraging the first five kilometers, which are already prepared, to be financed through the IJD scheme. The remaining section can then be developed through SBSN so that construction can continue sustainably until completion,” Huda explained.
The Kuningan Regency Government has also been urged to finalize the remaining land acquisition process. Head of the Kuningan Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUTR), Putu Bagiasna, stated that the administration has allocated IDR 14 billion to complete the remaining land acquisition requirements.
“In our current budget work plan, we have allocated IDR 14 billion to complete the remaining land acquisition process. Additional funding required due to design adjustments and slope stabilization measures will be proposed through the revised regional budget,” he said.
Responding to the support from the central government and the legislature, the Kuningan Regency Government reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling all necessary requirements to ensure the project can commence as soon as possible.
“We are committed to completing the land acquisition process and all supporting documentation required. Hopefully, this collective effort will produce the best outcome so that the South Eastern Ring Road can soon be realized and its benefits can be enjoyed by the people of Kuningan,” he concluded.