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        "id": 1679737,
        "msgid": "suramadu-bridge-temporarily-closed-for-load-testing-1776261052",
        "date": "2026-04-15 19:42:57",
        "title": "Suramadu Bridge Temporarily Closed for Load Testing",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Suramadu Bridge, linking Java and Madura islands, underwent temporary and periodic closures on Wednesday (15\/4) to conduct dynamic load testing on its central span, ensuring the infrastructure's safety. The testing, managed by the Suramadu Toll Road Preservation Work Unit, involved four short sessions of 2-3 minutes each, with 10-15 minute intervals to prevent traffic buildup, while police ensured smooth traffic flow. With relatively low vehicle volumes, the operations proceeded without major disruptions, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain this vital Indonesian transport link.",
        "content": "<p>The Suramadu Bridge, connecting Java and Madura islands, experienced\ntemporary periodic closures today, Wednesday (15\/4). This measure was\ntaken to perform dynamic load testing on the bridge\u2019s central span to\nensure infrastructure safety.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the Suramadu Toll Road Preservation Work Unit, Suparyanto,\nstated that the testing process began at 10:00 WIB. His team implemented\na short open-close scheme to prevent massive vehicle accumulation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach closure session lasts approximately 2 to 3 minutes. We conduct\nfour sessions of closures, with intervals between closures ranging from\n10 to 15 minutes,\u201d Suparyanto said on Wednesday (15\/4).<\/p>\n<p>Suparyanto added that the intervals were intentionally provided so\nthat the flow of vehicles crossing could resume before the next testing\nphase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter a two-minute closure session, the bridge is immediately\nreopened to normalise traffic flow,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The Head of Traffic Police Unit VIII Suramadu of East Java Police,\nAKP Darwoyo, assured that police personnel have been deployed on both\nsides of the bridge gates, from both Surabaya and Bangkalan\ndirections.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the implementation of this load testing heavily\ndepends on the actual traffic density conditions on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis scheme is dynamic. If we see that the traffic flow has returned\nto smooth, then the next testing phase is carried out. We ensure that\ntraffic conditions remain under control in every interval,\u201d Darwoyo\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>So far, the police reported that the Suramadu traffic situation is\nstill safe and controlled.<\/p>\n<p>According to Darwoyo, the volume of vehicles crossing tends to be\nquiet, making it easier for officers to clear queues during the testing\nprocess.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe vehicle volume is relatively flat, so it only takes about two\nminutes after opening for the flow to return to fully normal,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/suramadu-bridge-temporarily-closed-for-load-testing-1776261052",
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