The East Jakarta City Government, through the Department of Highways,\nhas completed the repairs of the Pule Bridge on Jalan Pule, Ciracas,\nwhich collapsed in April 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we are grateful for the speed and responsiveness of the East\nJakarta Highways Department, which allowed this bridge work to be\ncompleted,\u201d said Fauzi, the Assistant for Economy and Development of\nEast Jakarta, in Ciracass, East Jakarta, on Monday.<\/p>\n
According to Fauzi, the Pule Bridge plays a vital role as an\nalternative route connecting the residents of Ciracas and Kampung\nRambutan. Therefore, in addition to repairing the infrastructure, Fauzi\ncalled for public awareness in maintaining public facilities to ensure\nlong-term usability. As the bridge serves as the most accessible\nalternative route for residents\u2019 daily activities, ensuring its safety\nand stability is a critical necessity for the local community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope that residents will not only utilise the facilities built by\nthe government but also take responsibility for maintaining them so they\ncontinue to benefit the community,\u201d Fauzi added.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Head of the East Jakarta Highways Department, Benhard\nHutajulu, explained that the repairs to the Pule Bridge were finalised\non 16 May 2026. During the rehabilitation process, the department not\nonly reinforced the damaged bridge structure but also increased the\nconstruction height by approximately 50 centimetres. This elevation was\nimplemented to facilitate smoother water flow beneath the bridge,\nthereby reducing the risk of structural damage in the future.<\/p>\n
However, Benhard reminded the public to remain mindful of the\nbridge\u2019s capacity. He requested that heavy tonnage vehicles avoid using\nthe route, as the Pule Bridge is designed specifically as a local\nalternative access.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge heavy vehicles to use the main roads. Vehicles exceeding the\ncapacity of a single-axle truck should use Jalan Tanah Merdeka or other\nroutes. This is essential to ensure the bridge remains durable and\nusable for the community for a long time,\u201d Benhard explained.<\/p>\n
As the Pule Bridge is a vital access point for residents travelling\nbetween Ciracas and Rambutan, there are concerns that damage caused by\noverloading could disrupt the daily mobility of those who rely on the\nroute. With the restoration of the Pule Bridge, Benhard expressed hope\nthat collaboration between the government and the community will\ncontinue to strengthen in the maintenance of public facilities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/east-jakarta-administration-completes-repairs-on-pule-bridge-following-april-collapse-1780928058", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }