Pasar Minggu Bypass Road Project to Resume, Residents Asked to Demolish Their Own Homes

The Jakarta Roads and Bridges Agency will resume the bypass road project connecting Jalan Rawajati Timur with Poltangan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, following land acquisition. Head of Data and Information Centre at the Jakarta Roads and Bridges Agency, Siti Dinar Wenny, stated that some land plots have already been freed from previous ownership with compensation payments. “Construction will resume after the land acquisition process is complete. 59 out of 118 land plots are still in process,” Wenny said in her statement on Thursday (24/4/2026). Residents who have been verified and received compensation are permitted to vacate and demolish their respective home structures. Residents are also allowed to take necessary materials from the buildings. “For land plots that have been paid, residents are given the opportunity to demolish the buildings independently within the specified timeframe,” Wenny said. Upon reaching the deadline, the Roads and Bridges Agency will then step in to demolish the buildings. However, Wenny did not specify the deadline in question. Residents hope that the fund disbursement will be fulfilled so they can relocate quickly with the money received. This is because staggered fund disbursements have resulted in some houses being left empty next to others whose owners have not yet received certainty. Empty houses are feared to become hiding spots for people with malicious intentions. “So that residents aren’t confused, not knowing where to go without money, waiting for compensation funds. If we’ve been paid, we’re also calm about leaving or however we’re evicted, we’re ready. But like this, half have been paid, the neighbouring house hasn’t,” said affected resident Apin, met at the site. The same sentiment was expressed by another resident, Ina. She constantly wonders when her compensation money will be given. Because she actually feels uncomfortable living there due to security threats. “We want to leave quickly because we’re uncomfortable,” Ina said.