Drainage Culvert Causes Road Collapse in Lenteng Agung, Repairs Targeted Within 3 Days

Jakarta’s Water Resources Agency (SDA) reported a collapsed section of Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta caused by a deteriorated drainage culvert. The agency aims to complete repairs within two to three days.

Santo, Head of South Jakarta Water Resources Sub-District Office, stated that work is being expedited on-site, with repairs carried out in stages to keep the road passable for vehicles given the area’s heavy traffic.

‘We’re accelerating the drainage repairs within 2-3 days,’ Santo said when contacted on Friday (29 May 2026).

He explained that partial repairs are being conducted to avoid worsening traffic congestion. ‘Work is done in sections to maintain road access. With heavy traffic, we’re first clearing the congestion, then resuming construction work tonight,’ he added.

Santo noted the collapse occurred above a crossing culvert from the UI connection channel leading to the Ciliwung River. Current efforts focus on repairing this channel.

‘We’re working on the crossing culvert from the UI connection channel to the Ciliwung River,’ he clarified.

He confirmed the agency is striving to complete the repairs within days to restore normal road conditions.

‘Yes, we’ll ensure the culvert is repaired,’ he concluded.

Previously, a large sinkhole had formed on Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta, causing a motorcyclist to fall into the hole. The incident was reported to the fire department for evacuation assistance, which promptly responded to the scene.

‘Evacuation object: motorcycle fallen into the road sinkhole,’ said Asril Rizal, Head of South Jakarta Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat).

The report was received at 4.15am WIB. The sinkhole was located at Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung, RT 7 RW 2, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa District, South Jakarta.