City Gears Up to Build Flyover and Underpass
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Bina Marga Agency Head, Hari Nugroho said that three flyovers and one underpass will soon be developed in the capital. They are Lenteng Agung Flyover-IISIP, Tanjung Barat Flyover, Cakung Flyover, dan Senen Extension Underpass.
It is targeted to be completed in 2020
"This project is now still under procurement review process in the Jakarta Goods and Service Procurement Service Agency (BPPBJ). It is targeted to be completed in 2020," he expressed.
Under Pondok Bambu Flyover BeautifiedIt is conducted to parse traffic jam and optimize Transjakarta operational, as well as eliminate the railway crossings in order to prevent accidents.
"Especially for Senen Underpass, it is projected to support the Senen area as transit oriented development (TOD)," he explained.
They will be designed as attractive as possible such as from lighting and design for the sake of the convenience and security of citizens.
"We'll also add a Betawi ornament like Gigi Balang (wooden ornamentation)," he said.
