Plans by the National Road Implementation Agency (BPJN) to construct\na flyover or grade-separated crossing (STS) at the railway line\nintersection on Sudirman Road in Tangerang City, Banten, are deemed\nappropriate to prevent potential accidents caused by drivers running red\nlights at level crossings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe welcome this as a permanent solution to address accidents caused\nby drivers breaching railway barriers and other rule violations,\u201d said\nTangerang City DPRD member Apanudin on Sunday.<\/p>\n
In February 2026, the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train collided with a\ntruck at the JPL 21 level crossing between Poris and Baticeper stations.\nThe incident occurred as the truck became stuck on the tracks and the\nairport train was approaching at high speed.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the Tangerang City DPRD has proposed that the flyover\nconstruction not only be carried out on Sudirman Road but also on\nMaulana Hasanuddin Road from Batuceper to Poris.<\/p>\n
Apanudin said strategic flyover construction is crucial to address\ntraffic congestion influenced by the Duri-Tangerang Commuter Line level\ncrossings.<\/p>\n
\u201cConstructing flyovers at railway intersections is an urgent need\ngiven the high traffic density in the area,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that safety concerns, alongside traffic congestion, are\ncritical factors in expediting the flyover construction in both areas\ndue to frequent accidents at railway crossings.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe DPRD fundamentally supports the city\u2019s development policies,\nwhether initiated by the provincial or central government. However, we\nstress that traffic studies must be thoroughly comprehensive,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, the grade-separated crossings are a priority, not only\nfor traffic flow but also for public safety,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Tangerang City Planning and Development Agency (Bappeda) chief Yeti\nRohaeti said the planned flyover or STS on Sudirman Road would be 600\nmetres long, with an estimated budget of approximately Rp80 billion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Tangerang City Government has proposed accelerating the project\nfrom the planned 2028 to 2027. Currently, several supporting documents\nare in the tendering and preparation process,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The documents being prepared include traffic engineering studies,\ndetailed engineering design (DED), environmental impact assessment\n(AMDAL), and land acquisition processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe local government aims to commence land acquisition once the DED\nis completed. If all documents are in order, physical construction is\ntargeted to begin by mid-2027,\u201d she said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/flyover-construction-at-railway-crossings-to-prevent-accidents-1780287030", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }