Governor Pramono Reopens Sarinah Pedestrian Footbridge After Revitalisation
The Jakarta Provincial Government officially reopened the Sarinah Pedestrian Footbridge (JPO) in the MH Thamrin area, Central Jakarta, on Monday, 2 March 2026. The footbridge, which had been closed by former Governor Anies Baswedan in 2022, is now once again available for public use.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the official reopening of the Sarinah footbridge was originally scheduled for the end of February. However, the ceremony only took place today following the revitalisation of the footbridge to make it more accessible for persons with disabilities.
“At that time I said it would be reopened at the end of February, but now on 2 March we are finally reopening the revitalised Pedestrian Footbridge, the Sarinah JPO,” he said in the MH Thamrin area on Monday evening.
He explained that the Sarinah footbridge was Jakarta’s first pedestrian footbridge. It was originally officially opened by Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin on 21 April 1968.
However, the footbridge was closed in 2022 by Anies. The closure of the Sarinah footbridge was made on aesthetic grounds, to ensure that the view towards the Welcome Monument and historic buildings was not obstructed. The Jakarta Provincial Government provided a pelican crossing instead to facilitate pedestrian crossings.
Nevertheless, the Jakarta Provincial Government under Pramono’s leadership has reopened the Sarinah footbridge. However, it was first revitalised to be accessible for persons with disabilities, equipped with lifts on both sides. “This is certainly historic and today we are carrying out revitalisation to make this footbridge disability-friendly,” said Pramono.
He stated that the Provincial Government would not close the existing pelican crossing in the area. He assured that the existing pelican crossing would remain functional, giving the public options when crossing the road.
“So in this way, people who like to walk will have the option to cross, but those with special needs or disabilities can use this and so on. This is also for the public to utilise,” he said.
Pramono added that the Provincial Government also plans to widen the pavement in the Sarinah area. The pavement is planned to be widened to 2.6 metres.
“So in this way, people’s choice to shop or go to Sarinah will become increasingly easy,” he said.