Central Jakarta Clears Sidewalks and Roadways in Thamrin City Precinct

The Central Jakarta City Administration launched a major enforcement sweep on Monday (3/9) to reclaim public spaces in Kebon Kacang and Tanah Abang areas, specifically targeting the zones surrounding Thamrin City and Plaza Indonesia."

This aims to reclaim the sidewalks and roadways

Central Jakarta Mayor Arifin stated that the operation involved a massive joint personnel, including Satpol PP, transportation sub-agency, public works and water resources sub-agencies, and PPSU, with support from the police and army. The crackdown focused on clearing illegal parking and unauthorized street vendors who had been occupying sidewalks and roadways throughout the district.

"This aims to reclaim the sidewalks and roadways that have been overwhelmed by illegal parking and streer vendor stalls, which frequently trigger severe traffic gridlock," he expressed.

Street Vendors and Illegal Parking on Jalan Suryo Controlled

He emphasized that the enforcement sweep is not an attempt to strip individuals of their livelihoods, but rather a necessary measure to restore public infrastructure to its original purpose.

“Hopefully, the public infrastructure currently being repurposed for unauthorized use can be reclaimed, eventually establishing Central Jakarta as a premier tourist destination that the entire community can be proud of,” he asserted.

He also directed local PPSU to carry out routine cleanups in Kebon Kacang Sub-district to ensure the high-traffic shopping hub remains pristine and orderly.

Further, Arifin urged the public’s sense of civic duty, urging vendors to stop encroaching on sidewalks and roadways and calling for an immediate halt to illegal parking in the vicinity.