Ubud, Bali’s already horrendous traffic congestion has worsened with the closure of the village’s main street, Jalan Raya Ubud, following the collapse of the bridge adjacent to Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Thursday afternoon, 18 December 2025.
Flash flood waters undermined the under-bridge conduit on the main street of Ubud, closing the road to traffic until repairs can be made.
Quoted by Balipost.com, the Head of Public Works and Zoning (PUPR) for Gianyar Regency, Dewa Gede Putra Hartawan, has confirmed the damage and closure of one of the province’s main roadways running through the center of Ubud, the busy business and cultural center of the Island. The flash flood caused half of the roadway to collapse and compromised the integrity of the entire bridge.
“The road has collapsed adjacent to the BRI, affecting a provincial roadway. For reasons of safety, we have temporarily closed access to the area to all traffic as the sinkhole on the road continues to expand,” said Hartawan.
The asphalt covering the roadway has collapsed because the conduit beneath it has been largely washed away. The water conduit under the road was overwhelmed by flash flooding.
A barricade and police line closing the road was quickly put in place, with all traffic now detoured via surrounding, smaller roads. The public traveling to and from Ubud’s Center is advised to expect delays and to seek alternative routes.
Because Ubud’s Main Street is designated as a Provincial roadway, the PUPR of Gianyar Regency is coordinating permanent repairs with Provincial Authorities. Until repairs can be carried out, the road will remain closed for an indefinite period, the duration of which has yet to be determined.
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