Latumenten Flyover Expected to Significantly Reduce Traffic Congestion
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung has agreed the construction plan of flyover on Jalan Latumenten, Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta. Pramono said that the construction is about to start in August 2025.
Hopefully we can start it in August or September
This project is expected to significantly reduce the severe traffic jams that often occur due to railway crossings.
"I already appealed to begin the construction immediately. Hopefully we can start it in August or September to soon handle the traffic congestion," Pramono said, Thursday (7/24).
Latumenten Flyover Construction to Begin in AugustThe construction of the Latumenten Flyover is a priority for the Jakarta Provincial Government. The location is a densely populated area and frequently faces congestion due to the frequent opening and closing of railway crossings and the presence of a hospital.
He explained that two meetings regarding the flyover construction plan had already been held. The Latumenten Flyover will be built in two directions. The tender process is currently underway.
As for information, Jakarta Bina Marga Agency will construct new flyover on Jalan Latumenten, West Jakarta this year. The project will start in August for the next two years. The flyover construction is planned to be run along 380 meters from the south to the north side of Grogol Station.
