Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) has assured the public\nthat archaeological discoveries during construction of Jakarta MRT Phase\n2A will not affect the project\u2019s completion target, as the handover of\nfinds is being coordinated with the stages of construction on site.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe handover of archaeological finds is indeed being adjusted to the\nsequence of construction progress on site,\u201d said Indra Gunawan, Project\nManagement for Construction 2 at MRT Jakarta, after the handover of\narchaeological finds from the Phase 2A construction project at Jakarta\nKota Station on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Indra said the finds were being handed over in stages, in line with\nconstruction progress. The construction schedule remains on track with\nthe established plan.<\/p>\n
MRT Jakarta has engaged a team of archaeological experts to identify\nand handle historical objects found during construction, particularly in\nthe Jakarta Kota area, which has significant historical value.<\/p>\n
Junus Satria Atmodjo, an archaeological expert on the MRT Jakarta\nPhase 2A project, said the collaboration allows infrastructure\ndevelopment to proceed alongside efforts to preserve history.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne example I mentioned earlier was when the lower structure of\nanother part of Batavia Fort was found. The rest had already been\ndamaged, so MRT changed the design. It was costly and difficult, but it\nwas done. Why? Because MRT respects Jakarta\u2019s history,\u201d Junus said.<\/p>\n
He said collaboration between the project operator, archaeologists\nand local government was needed to ensure that urban development\ncontinued to take cultural heritage into account.<\/p>\n
Jakarta MRT Phase 2A is an underground line linking Bundaran Hotel\nIndonesia and Kota. The project is divided into two sections: Bundaran\nHI\u2013Harmoni, which is targeted for completion in 2027, and Harmoni\u2013Kota,\ntargeted for completion in 2029.<\/p>\n
As of 25 September 2026, construction progress on Jakarta MRT Phase\n2A had reached 65.10 per cent, exceeding the initial target of 63.04 per\ncent.<\/p>\n
The project is being built at a cost of around Rp25.3 trillion,\nfunded through loans under a partnership between the Indonesian and\nJapanese governments.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/archaeological-discoveries-will-not-disrupt-jakarta-mrt-project-completion-target-1792065310", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }