As an effort to parse traffic congestion, Jakarta Provincial Government is about to widen Jalan S Parman, precisely near Taman Anggrek Mall, Slipi, West Jakarta, in 2015. The road widening will be carried out under Grogol Flyover until Kebon Jeruk Toll Road.

They (central government) agree with our plan. But its administration matters must be backed up in order to avoid unwanted things in future

Due to it is categorized as national road, there must be a permission from Public Works and Public Housing Ministry first.

Head of Jakarta Public Works Department, Agus Priyono disclosed road widening along Jalan S Parman had been coordinated with Public Works and Public Housing Minister, Basuki Hadimujono and Head of National Road Implementing Agency, Bambang Hartadi.

"They (central government) agree with our plan. But its administration matters must be backed up in order to avoid unwanted things in future," he expressed, Tuesday (12/16).

He explains such project aims to add one lane and is predicted to be effective in parsing congestion. Considering, the road is the primary road that connects the city with other cities. "I am optimistic that the road widening will be able to parse congestion," he disclosed.

He added that there must be agreement from central government first. In addition, the granted permission does not mean the authority transfer, but is leasing.

"So, Public Works and Public Housing Ministry's land is for road construction, where its asset remains their authority," he uttered.