THE Ladia Galaska Highway Project cuts across Sumatra from the Indian Ocean to the Malacca Straits. The 1,659-kilometer highway extends from Meulaboh - Simpang Puet - Jeuram - Lhok Seumot - Ceulala - Takengon - Blangkejeren - Pinding - Lokop, to Peureulak across 1,087 rivers.

The project was initiated by Ibrahim Hasan, Governor of Aceh from 1985 to 1993. Originally called Pola Jaringan Sarang Laba-Laba (Spider Web Network), the project was renam