Traffic Engineering Implemented while MRT CP-203 Undergoes Construction
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
The Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) has implemented traffic engineering on Jalan Gajah Mada, Jalan Hayam Wuruk, and Jalan Pintu Besar.
We will implement traffic engineering to support this construction work
It was implemented following the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Phase II of Segment CP-203 from Glodok - MRT Kota stations.
Jakarta Dishub Agency Head, Syafrin Liputo conveyed, MRT Phase II project started from in front of Glodok LTC to Kota Tua Intersection.
Traffic Engineering will Be Applied Due to Monitoring Tool Installation for MRT Tunnel Construction"Therefore, we will implement traffic engineering to support it," he asserted, Monday (1/17).
During the construction work, Glodok Transjakarta bus stop was temporarily moved to the north side.
"People who want to use Glodok Transjakarta JPO will be directed to use a pelican crossing," he mentioned.
Here is information on traffic engineering implemented according stages of work:
- Glodok MRT Station Stage 2 segment will begin on January 15, 2022 until May 31, 2024 on Jalan Gajah Mada and Jalan Hayam Wuruk.
- Construction work started from in front of Novotel until Indomaret, Jalan Gajah Mada
- Demolition of Glodok Transjakarta Pedestrian Bridge (JPO), soil protection, D-Wall guide wall, king post, excavation, Glodok Station structural work, and underground and tunnel excavation
- During the construction work, traffic on Jalan Hayam Wuruk will use four mix traffic lanes (mix with Transjakarta bus lane). While traffic on Jalan Gajah Mada will be divided into two lanes. Two regular lanes on the left and mix traffic lanes on the right side