Jakarta\u2019s Water Resources Agency (SDA) reported a collapsed section\nof Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta caused by a deteriorated\ndrainage culvert. The agency aims to complete repairs within two to\nthree days.<\/p>\n
Santo, Head of South Jakarta Water Resources Sub-District Office,\nstated that work is being expedited on-site, with repairs carried out in\nstages to keep the road passable for vehicles given the area\u2019s heavy\ntraffic.<\/p>\n
\u2018We\u2019re accelerating the drainage repairs within 2-3 days,\u2019 Santo said\nwhen contacted on Friday (29 May 2026).<\/p>\n
He explained that partial repairs are being conducted to avoid\nworsening traffic congestion. \u2018Work is done in sections to maintain road\naccess. With heavy traffic, we\u2019re first clearing the congestion, then\nresuming construction work tonight,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
Santo noted the collapse occurred above a crossing culvert from the\nUI connection channel leading to the Ciliwung River. Current efforts\nfocus on repairing this channel.<\/p>\n
\u2018We\u2019re working on the crossing culvert from the UI connection channel\nto the Ciliwung River,\u2019 he clarified.<\/p>\n
He confirmed the agency is striving to complete the repairs within\ndays to restore normal road conditions.<\/p>\n
\u2018Yes, we\u2019ll ensure the culvert is repaired,\u2019 he concluded.<\/p>\n
Previously, a large sinkhole had formed on Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung\nin South Jakarta, causing a motorcyclist to fall into the hole. The\nincident was reported to the fire department for evacuation assistance,\nwhich promptly responded to the scene.<\/p>\n
\u2018Evacuation object: motorcycle fallen into the road sinkhole,\u2019 said\nAsril Rizal, Head of South Jakarta Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat).<\/p>\n
The report was received at 4.15am WIB. The sinkhole was located at\nJalan Raya Lenteng Agung, RT 7 RW 2, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa\nDistrict, South Jakarta.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/drainage-culvert-causes-road-collapse-in-lenteng-agung-repairs-targeted-within-3-days-1780078664", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }