Govt to allocate another Rp600 billion for Suramadu bridge

Sumenep, E Java (ANTARA News) - The House of Representatives and the government have agreed to allocate another Rp600 billion in fund for the completion of much-awaited Surabaya-Madura (Suramadu) bridge, a lawmaker said.

"Both the executive and legislative bodies have agreed to allocate additional fund for the completion of Suramadu bridge," Ilyasi Siraj of the House Commission V for transportation, telecommunications, public works, public housing and rural development said here Tuesday.

The government has expected to complete the construction of the bridge which will connect Java and Madura Islands in 2008.

The construction of the bridge which will consist of causeway, approach bridge and main span will cost an estimated Rp3,270 billion.