Traffic congestion protested<\/p>\n
TANGERANG: People have complained about traffic congestion on
\nJl. MH Thamrin in Kebon Nanas, Tangerang, before the Jakarta-
\nTangerang tollgate.<\/p>\n
The Tangerang traffic police chief, Insp. Sudarmanto, said
\nthat the congestion was caused by the narrowing street and
\npedestrians crossing the street. He said it was urgent that a
\npedestrian bridge be built.<\/p>\n
But the Tangerang municipal administration plans to build a Rp
\n2.6 billion (US$297,800) bridge next month in front of the
\nMahkota Mas shopping mall, which is one kilometer from the
\ncongested area.<\/p>\n
\"We can't build a bridge in Kebon Nanas because the residents
\nwon't give up their land,\" said Nana Trisyana, head of the local
\nBina Marga office, which is responsible for road construction.<\/p>\n
Some days the congestion reaches up to three kilometers,
\nespecially during peak hours.<\/p>\n
\"It's unbelievable, many high-ranking officials, councillors,
\nbusinessmen, journalists and even expatriates pass the street
\nevery day. They have complained but the administration does
\nnothing,\" groaned a public minivan driver on Saturday. -- JP<\/p>",
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