JPO Between Kebon Kosong and Utan Panjang will Be Repaired
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Maria Inggita
Repair on pedestrian bridge (JPO) located above Kalibaru PHB Channel, RW 02, Kebon Kosong Urban Village, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta will be done after Asian Games event.
We have programed it for 2018. But, our current priority is Asian Games.
Currently, local residents are asked to find alternative ways to go to Nangka Market, Utan Panjang Urban Village.
"We have programed it for 2018. But, our current priority is Asian Games. So after it is finished, we will repair this bridge," mentioned Sukowibowo, Head of Central Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-dept., Thursday (5/17).
12 JPOs Along Sudirman-Thamrin will Be RevitalizedAccording to him, his problem is the limited number of personnel. Considering, bridge construction is done directly by Bina Marga personnel and not using the third party.
"For a while, locals can use another bridge to go to Nangka Market. Please be patient," he conveyed.
The existing bridge has eight meters long with two meters wide. His side plans to repair it by concreting its base, replace its railing and install steel plate for its path.
"We are still calculating its budget," he said.
