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