President Joko Widodo observed Semanggi Interchanges (Simpang Susun Semanggi) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) construction. Hopefully, these two projects can decrease traffic jam in the City.

Insya Allah on the mid year it can be used officially

On the field observation, Jokowi was assisted by City Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and Minister of Public Housing and General Duties, Basuki Hadimuljono.

"We hope with finishing this, Insya Allah on the mid year it can be used officially . So this can be a solution of traffic jam in Semanggi," he said on Semanggi area, Thursday (2/23).

Semanggi Interchanges is built through compensation of Japanese Company's Building Floor Coefficient (KLB) rise. Its construction targeted to finish in August 2017.

After observing Semanggi Interchanges, they went to MRT construction project, precisely in Setiabudi Station. The visit was aimed to observe the finished underground drilling.