Flyovers, underpasses proposed to ease traffic congestion
Flyovers, underpasses proposed to ease traffic congestion
JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to ease traffic congestion in the
capital, the South Jakarta Mayoralty proposed on Monday the
construction of three flyovers and another two underpasses in
different areas of the city.
Speaking during a visit by City Council members on Monday,
mayor Abdul Mufti said the projects would cost the city
administration around Rp 185 billion (about US$19.47 million) and
could be completed within two years.
"Due to recent complaints from residents about traffic
congestion on the routes concerned, we call on the City Council
to approve the proposal so that we can begin construction this
year," he said.
The proposed flyovers are located in Jati Padang, Pancoran and
Kuningan Barat subdistricts, while the underpasses are located in
Pondok Pinang and Lebak Bulus subdistricts.
Abdul said the projects would not require people to sell their
land, so that the city administration would not have to spend
additional money on land acquisition, and land disputes, which
arose so frequently in the past, would not be an issue.
However, the mayor has yet to reveal the details of the
projects, which will be submitted for inclusion in the amended
2001 city budget next July.
In response to the proposal, the chairman of the City
Council's Commission D on development affairs, Sayogo
Hendrosubroto, said the council would review the proposal before
deciding on the priority for all proposed projects during the
amendment of the 2001 city budget.
"There are other sectors which need more attention, such as
flood control and waste management in the South Jakarta area,"
Sayogo said.
He said the council would consider selecting at least two out
of the five proposed overpass and underpass projects, given the
limited budget available.
Even though the projects might not need as much funds as other
road construction projects, there were also other things to be
taken into account.
Meanwhile, head of the road construction division of the City
Public Works Department, Amin Tjakraamindjaja, said the city
would start the construction of three overpasses worth a total of
Rp 50 billion next April.
The first project is a 575-meter-long one-way flyover across
the railroad track in Kalibata, South Jakarta. The four-lane
flyover will cost Rp 20 billion.
The second is a 635-meter-long two-way flyover across the
railroad track in Penggilingan, East Jakarta. The two-lane
flyover, which will be an extension of the existing flyover, will
also cost Rp 20 billion.
The third project is a 550-meter-long one-way bridge over the
Sentiong river in Galur, Central Jakarta, The three-lane bridge
will cost Rp 10 billion.
Meanwhile, another four projects funded by the state budget
will also start this year. These projects are located
respectively near the Cempaka Putih crossroads in Central
Jakarta; Pasar Rebo in East Jakarta; Tanjung Barat in South
Jakarta and between Jl. Pemuda and Jl. Pramuka in East
Jakarta.(07)