Tukad Bangkung Bridge, Petang Distric

Do you know if Bali has one of the highest bridges in Asia? Bangkung Tukad bridge in Plaga Village, Petang District, Badung regency, Bali inaugurated on December 19, 2006 is the bridge that connects the three districts, each of Badung, Bangli, and Buleleng. The bridge has a height of 71.14 meters and the construction of earthquake-resistant measuring up to 7 on the Richter scale with a length of up to 360 meters and width of 9.6 meters. Is the sixth longest in Indonesia, the longest in Bali, and is one of the highest in Asia.

The bridge was inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono this function replaces the old travel lane roads linking Denpasar, Sangeh, Petang, and Kintamani-Bangli that is located 500 meters south bridge Tukad Bangkung. Old paths besides the condition is not good also have up to 40 degrees slope is very steep so difficult alias passed by large vehicles such as trucks or buses to travel a lot across this tourist area. Bridge Construction Tukad Bangkung mileage while cutting in lines along the 6 kilometers long.

Bangkung Tukad bridge built using the balanced cantilever technology, with an estimated life span of 100 years. Display bridges built since 2001 is designed similar to other conventional bridges in Bali and not built using a roof on it for reasons that do not reduce the surrounding scenery. Necessary funds of Rp 49 billion more to build a bridge Tukad pure Bangkung with funds derived from the Bali provincial budget.

 

It takes approximately 1 hour drive to the north of Denpasar to reach locations Tukad Bangkung Bridge. During the journey you will pass through places of interest such as Sangeh, Taman Ayun Temple, and Nungnung Waterfall. The bridge can also be accessed through the trip through Kintamini. Arriving at the site, you will see a lot of stalls lined up in every corner of the bridge, and this shop is the right place to watch the scenery Tukad Bangkung Bridge. Incredible views of the bridge accompanied by the cool mountains will relieve your fatigue. Admire the Bridge Tukad Bangkung as one of the highest bridges in Asia worth put in your travel while in Bali.