Having heard these rumors for years there was little to be excited about any new revelations, however when this thing about a toll road first broke it had a ring of authenticity.
For one the named contractor was the firm that had completed toll roads in Jawa. The other reality is that this apparently had the endorsement of the powers on high in Jakarta, rather than the speculation mongering BS...... that appears in Bali.
Finally the pot boiling over in South Bali requires some sort of exodus that only a quicker, safer route would provide. The need for expansion is obvious to the newest sober tourist; and no, I don't have property for sale.
Lately the news (to my awareness) has been rather muted. Anything of any validity would be interesting to learn, so please reveal all!