Kampung Kramat Bridge in Cipayung Subsides Again, Repairs to Begin Monday
JAKARTA – The government has ensured that repairs to Kampung Kramat Bridge in Setu Village, Cipayung District, East Jakarta, which has subsided again, will commence on Monday (2 March 2026). The repairs are expected to provide a more durable solution following the failure of previous temporary patches.
Lurah (village chief) Setu Dwi Widiastuti stated that structural reinforcement work will be conducted on the underside of the bridge to ensure the repairs are more long-lasting.
“We will place jagged stone beneath the bridge so that the repairs last longer whilst we await further action from the Ministry of Public Works,” said Dwi when contacted via short message on Sunday (1 March 2026).
She added that coordination with the Ministry of Public Works has been conducted to ensure further handling of the matter.
“Previously, we had undertaken temporary repairs whilst awaiting coordination with the Public Works Ministry. Because the bridge is under Public Works authority and it has subsided again, we have requested that the Roads and Drainage Agency undertake comprehensive repairs tomorrow,” she explained.
Additionally, vehicle restrictions have been implemented to prevent further deterioration.
“Large cargo vehicles are not permitted to pass; only motorcycles and small cars are allowed,” said Dwi.
Previously, Kampung Kramat Bridge, which connects East Jakarta with Bekasi City, subsided again. According to Kompas.com’s observations, the hole in the bridge structure is quite deep, making it impassable for any type of vehicle.
As a result, motorists travelling from East Jakarta to Bekasi City were forced to take alternative routes. The bridge area was closed off using bamboo barriers and yellow-coloured demarcation lines to prevent vehicles from crossing.
Benhard Hutajulu, Head of the East Jakarta Roads and Drainage Sub-Agency, explained that this measure was taken to ensure the vital access route connecting East Jakarta and Bekasi City, West Java, remained usable.
“For now, the subsided section of the road has been patched using coldmix and hotmix material,” said Benhard when contacted on Thursday (26 February 2026).
He stressed that the repairs are temporary in nature whilst awaiting the Citarum Basin Water Resources Management Board to repair the Sunter Canal embankment beneath the bridge.
“For the repair process, 12 personnel from the Yellow Uniforms Task Force have been deployed. This measure is expected to improve the safety and comfort of road users,” said Benhard.