The bridge construction was established early by President Megawati Sukarnoputri on August 20, 2003 and its opening was inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on June 10, 2009 [2]. Bridge construction is intended to accelerate development on the island of Madura, including infrastructure and economic fields in Madura, which is relatively remote compared to other areas in East Java. Estimated cost of construction of this bridge is 4.5 trillion rupiah.
Making the bridge was carried out from three sides, both sides of the Bangkalan and Surabaya. Meanwhile, at the same time also made the development of the middle span of bridge and approach bridge.
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