Infrastructure footprints shaping the face of the capital over five centuries

The journey of Jakarta’s development, now transforming into a modern and sustainable global city, cannot be separated from various infrastructure works that support mobility, connectivity, productivity, and the quality of life of its citizens. One project touted to be a key lever for urban connectivity is the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B Velodrome-Manggarai project. The Rp4.1 trillion project, owned by PT Jakarta Propertindo (Perseroda), will connect East Jakarta and Central Jakarta while strengthening intermodal integration at Manggarai Station, Indonesia’s largest transport hub. The presence of this line is expected to further encourage the public shift to public transport, reduce congestion, increase productivity, and support carbon emission reduction targets in the metropolitan area. In May 2026, Waskita Karya’s Director of Operations, Paulus Budi Kartiko, stated that the project’s construction progress, which includes civil, track, system, and operational integration, had reached 92.67 percent. Waskita Karya’s contribution to Jakarta’s development began in 1973. Over more than five decades, the company has delivered various infrastructures that are now part of daily life, ranging from public transport facilities and skyscrapers to health facilities, business centres, and buildings of historical and social value for the nation. One iconic work is the Tosari Transjakarta Bus Stop. Located in the Bundaran HI area, the stop’s cruise ship-like design not only serves as a modern transport node but has also become a favourite destination for enjoying the panorama of Central Jakarta. Corporate Secretary Ermy Puspa Yunita noted that Tosari demonstrates how contemporary infrastructure must be functional while also offering new experiences for the public. This view is shared by Andre, a 23-year-old freelance worker at a research firm, who considers the stop an ideal location to enjoy the city’s afternoon atmosphere while watching the flow of traffic from above. Other strategic stops, such as Dukuh Atas 1 and Cikoko, which are integrated with the Jabodebek LRT network, have also been revitalised. These stops are now equipped with disability-friendly facilities, commercial areas, and more comfortable public spaces as part of an effort to create an inclusive and sustainable transport system. Not far from Dukuh Atas 1 stop stands BNI City Station, a main gateway for travel to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Waskita notes that this infrastructure strengthens intermodal integration while supporting the mobility of millions of citizens and business actors annually. In the adjacent area of Setiabudi, South Jakarta, the Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck is under construction. The walkway is designed to be safely and comfortably accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities. Targeted for completion by the end of 2028, the infrastructure will strengthen the integration of six transport modes: MRT Jakarta, LRT Jabodebek, KRL Commuter Line, Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link, Transjakarta, and LRT Jakarta. Furthermore, on the 499th anniversary of Jakarta on 22 June 2026, the integrated Jakarta International Stadium (JIS)-Ancol infrastructure, which includes the JIS KRL Station and a pedestrian bridge connecting the Ancol Gate to JIS, was inaugurated.