Japan helps in overpass project

Japan helps in overpass project

BEKASI: The public works ministry has agreed to cooperate with
a Japanese government to construct an overpass in the Bulak Kapal
area of Bekasi regency.

According to an official at the Bekasi Development Planning
Body, Ade Achadiat, the Japan government provided funds of Rp 62
billion (US$6.96 million) through the Japan Bank for
International Cooperation (JBIC).

"The money doesn't include the cost to acquire land in Aren
Jaya and Margahayu subdistricts, which will be affected by the
project," he said.

The project had been stalled since 2003 due to financial woes.
The planned 600-meter long, 16-meter wide overpass will connect
with the ongoing construction of Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu
toll road. -- JP