Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama is targeting to operate the project of Light Rail Transit (LRT) in the upcoming 2018. Considering it will be used as one of transportation modes for 2018 Asian Games.

LRT will be targeted in 2018. Minimally we could already have depot from Velodrome. Later on, there will be equestrian

"LRT will be targeted in 2018. Minimally we could already have depot from Velodrome. Later on, there will be equestrian," he stated, at City Hall, Wednesday (8/10).

Basuki disclosed, at this time, the project that managed by PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) is under progress. "Certainly, heavy equipment has been sent to the field," he told. 

The project also gets aid from South Korean Government. They conduct review for seven corridors.

"They're also reviewing seven corridors. Everything goes well," he told.

As known, a groundbreaking for LRT is done coincided with city's anniversary on June 22, 2016. For the initial phase, first phase is Kelapa Gading-Velodrome.