--- title: "Bali Latest News｜Kapal Road Closure Tomorrow for 2 Hours" description: "Bali News Roundup for September 25, 2026: Kapal road closure tomorrow for 2 hours due to traditional ceremony, Bali becomes pilot area for Indonesia's 112…" url: "https://gobaligo.id/en/blog/bali-news-2026-09-26/" lang: "en" published: "2026-09-26T00:00:00.000Z" modified: "2026-09-26T00:00:00.000Z" source: gobaligo.id --- News Archive # Bali Latest News｜Kapal Road Closure Tomorrow for 2 Hours, 112 Emergency Hotline Activated, Ubud Traffic Improvements 小 [By Gobaligo編輯部](https://gobaligo.id/about/) Go Bali Go editorial team · Bali travel guides 2026年9月26日 --- 💡 Quick Answer Bali News Roundup for September 25, 2026: Kapal road closure tomorrow for 2 hours due to traditional ceremony, Bali becomes pilot area for Indonesia's 112 emerg… ## 🚧 Major Road Closure in Kapal Tomorrow for 2 Hours – Travelers Heading to West Bali Should Take Note If you’re planning to travel from Denpasar or Mengwi to **West Bali, Tabanan, or Gilimanuk** today (September 26), pay close attention to this news. Due to the traditional ceremony **Aci Tabuh Rah Pengangon／Siat Tipat Bantal**, the main road in the Kapal area of Badung will be closed for approximately **2 hours from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM**. The closure is on the Denpasar–Gilimanuk main artery near Kapal. The Badung government and police have prepared traffic diversion plans. Vehicles heading from Denpasar toward Gilimanuk will be rerouted via Tambak Sari–Soka and then through the Celuk area. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction will first enter Mengwi Terminal before taking alternative roads to Denpasar. **If you have a long-distance trip today, it’s best to avoid the 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM window altogether.** Especially on weekends when traffic is already heavy, don’t underestimate a ‘mere two-hour closure’—the detour combined with existing congestion could significantly extend your travel time. --- ## 🚨 Bali Becomes Indonesia’s First Province to Pilot the ‘112 Emergency Hotline’ This is a highly practical new service for travelers. The Indonesian central government has officially selected **Bali as the pilot province for the nationwide 112 single emergency hotline**, which will integrate police, fire, medical, and search-and-rescue services in the future. The government has already signed cooperation agreements with local governments across Bali, aiming to consolidate emergency services from different agencies into one unified system. In other words, in an emergency, people won’t need to figure out whether to call the police, fire department, or ambulance—they can simply dial **112** for help. The goal of this initiative is to make Bali a model for other Indonesian provinces in rolling out the 112 system. ### How Does This Benefit Travelers? This is definitely a number worth remembering. If you encounter **a major traffic accident, fire, or need urgent rescue** in Bali, 112 will become a vital lifeline in the future. However, since the system is still in a gradual integration phase, you can still use existing police, medical, and search-and-rescue contact methods based on the situation. [【2026 Bali Emergency Guide】Crucial Numbers That Could Save Your Life: Key Emergency Contacts, International Hospitals & Police Assistance — Save This to Your Phone Before You Go](https://gobaligo.id/en/blog/bali-emergency-guide/) --- ## 🚗 Ubud Begins Tackling Traffic Bottlenecks: Ambengan–Laplapan Intersection Gets a Speed-Up in Repairs If you’ve been frequenting Ubud lately, you’ve likely noticed: **traffic issues around Ubud have become a pressing matter for local authorities.** The Gianyar government is currently accelerating road improvement works around the **Simpang Ambengan–Laplapan** area, aiming to ease congestion in the district. This intersection is a key traffic node for parts of Ubud, especially during peak tourist season when increased vehicle flow often leads to gridlock. Authorities are now reconfiguring the road and intersection layout to improve traffic flow efficiency. For travelers, this doesn’t mean ‘Ubud is traffic-free today’—rather, it’s worth seeing as: **The Bali government is starting to make more concrete improvements to traffic bottlenecks in popular tourist areas.** So if you’re planning a day trip to Ubud soon, it’s still wise to allow extra travel time and not cram in the next attraction based on Google Maps’ shortest estimated time. --- ## 🚇 Gatsu–Canggu Underground Tunnel Project Enters Planning Phase, Could Ease Traffic in Canggu The Badung government is currently developing a roadmap and related regulations for the **Gatsu Barat–Kerobokan–Canggu underground tunnel project**. The idea is to use an underground roadway to relieve the worsening traffic pressure along Gatsu Barat, Kerobokan, and Canggu. But let’s be clear: **This is not a tunnel about to open—it’s still in the planning and regulatory preparation stage.** The Badung government is studying the engineering route, regulations, and land issues, so actual construction is still some way off. Still, for those living in Seminyak, Kerobokan, or Canggu, or travelers frequently commuting between the airport and Canggu, this is infrastructure worth keeping an eye on. That’s because this corridor is already one of Bali’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks. ---