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    "data": {
        "id": 1986475,
        "msgid": "waskita-says-jakartas-lrt-route-safe-after-extensive-testing-1789660873",
        "date": "2026-09-17 21:20:45",
        "title": "Waskita says Jakarta's LRT route safe after extensive testing",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Waskita Karya has confirmed the safety of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B construction following rigorous testing and the implementation of advanced safety measures. The Rp12.1 trillion project, funded by the regional budget, aims to enhance urban connectivity and support Indonesia's net-zero emissions targets.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cUser and worker safety is our top priority. We continue coordinating\nwith project owner Jakpro to address various situations,\u201d Waskita\nOperations II Director Paulus Budi Kartiko said here Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Field teams installed safety nets around the balance-girder segments\nand conducted daily monitoring surveys and chamber inspections, Paulus\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The measures helped Waskita achieve 7.5 million safe working hours\nwithout a lost-time injury during construction, despite limited space\nand heavy traffic in Jakarta.<\/p>\n<p>The company completed the project using innovations including\nbalanced cantilevers above the active Wiyoto Wiyono Toll Road and\nlong-span steel box girders over the active Manggarai Double-Double\nTrack.<\/p>\n<p>All construction methods and structures complied with occupational\nhealth and safety standards, Paulus said.<\/p>\n<p>Waskita will continue supporting stronger regional connectivity and\npublic-transport integration in the capital, while promoting Jakarta as\na modern and environmentally friendly city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are optimistic that the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B will expand public\ntransportation options in the capital,\u201d Paulus said.<\/p>\n<p>The electric-powered transit system will help improve urban air\nquality while supporting Indonesia\u2019s net-zero emissions target, he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The Kelapa Gading-Manggarai LRT project was fully financed through\nthe regional budget, costing Rp12.1 trillion, or about US$682\nmillion.<\/p>\n<p>The 12.2-kilometer route is expected to carry about 80,000 passengers\na day.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Jakarta LRT Velodrome-Manggarai route nearly complete:\nGovernor<\/p>\n<p>Related news: New Jakarta LRT route projected to reduce Manggarai\nStation congestion<\/p>\n<p>Related news: LRT Jakarta commercially operates with flat-rate\ntariff<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Lia WS, Rahmad Nasution<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/waskita-says-jakartas-lrt-route-safe-after-extensive-testing-1789660873",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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