Jakarta \u2014 Open excavations from the Rasuna Said area revitalisation\nproject, located in Kuningan, Setiabudi, remain exposed between the\nexpress lane and local lane, creating traffic safety concerns on Senin,\n2 March 2026.<\/p>\n
The absence of adequate covers or barriers at several project\nlocations has startled motorists. Doli (30), a commuter, recounted his\nshock upon returning to Jalan HR Rasuna Said after a two-week absence.\n\u201cI\u2019ve just come back here and was startled to see these holes. The last\ntime I passed was when they were dismantling the poles,\u201d Doli said when\ninterviewed at the location on Monday.<\/p>\n
On the first section, the excavation has been sealed with cement.\nWhite barrier boards have been installed facing the local lane as\nproject markers. However, on the subsequent sections still under\nconstruction, barriers consist only of concrete road dividers and a few\ntraffic cones, which residents deem insufficient for ensuring road\nsafety.<\/p>\n
Doli expressed concern about the minimal protection: \u201cI\u2019m only just\nseeing this now, it\u2019s quite scary. They\u2019ve only put up those cones as\nbarriers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Similar complaints were raised by resident Nisa (31), who voiced\nparticular worry given that Jalan HR Rasuna Said is known as one of\nJakarta\u2019s most congested routes, especially during peak hours. Nisa\nstated she felt uncomfortable navigating the project area during heavy\ntraffic flow.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt makes you anxious, especially when there\u2019s congestion. You\u2019re\nafraid you might fall off the side,\u201d Nisa remarked.<\/p>\n
Both residents have called on authorities to increase safety measures\naround the project site to prevent dangers to road users.<\/p>\n
The area development encompasses the construction and improvement of\npedestrian areas, water drainage systems, road widening, and landscaping\narrangements. The project aims to comprehensively revitalise the Rasuna\nSaid corridor, a critical commercial and administrative zone in central\nJakarta.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/excavation-for-rasuna-said-revitalisation-project-left-exposed-motorists-express-concern-1772450241", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }