PDIP Faction in the Jakarta DPRD Highlights Traffic Congestion Caused by the Latumenten Flyover Project in West Jakarta
The PDIP faction in the Jakarta DPRD has highlighted the severe traffic congestion caused by the Latumenten flyover project in the Grogol area of West Jakarta. Residents have complained about the worsening traffic due to the road narrowing caused by the project.
In response to these complaints, Hardiyanto Kenneth, a member of the Jakarta DPRD from the PDI Perjuangan faction, visited the site to assess the situation. “Many residents have complained to me. The construction process is causing extraordinary traffic jams due to the road narrowing,” said Kenneth in a statement on Wednesday (February 25th).
During his visit, the member of Commission C of the Jakarta DPRD found that Latumenten Road, which previously had three lanes, has now been reduced to a single active lane. This narrowing has caused long queues of vehicles, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Furthermore, Kenneth also pointed out the location of JakLingko buses stopping immediately after the railway crossing. He believes that this stop is in a very congested area. “The buses stop right after the railway crossing. This exacerbates the congestion. The stop should be moved slightly further ahead, past the bottleneck, so that traffic can continue to flow,” he said.
According to Kenneth, the congestion is further complicated by the continued presence of container trucks and large buses on this road. Kenneth believes that during the project, large vehicles should be diverted to alternative routes to reduce traffic load.
“Container trucks and large buses are still using this road. With only one lane remaining, this is clearly not ideal. I urge the Jakarta Transportation Department to immediately find a concrete solution,” he said.
Kenneth stated that his party supports the development of strategic projects. However, he believes that these projects should not compromise the comfort and safety of residents. “The process should not cause hardship for the community every day. There must be stricter traffic management, consistent on-site supervision, and a quick solution for large vehicles and bus stops,” he said.
Therefore, Kenneth has asked the Jakarta Transportation Department to act quickly to address the traffic congestion around the project. “If it can be anticipated now, why wait until it gets worse? I will continue to monitor this project until it truly benefits residents, rather than adding to the burden on the roads,” he said.
Separately, the Deputy Head of the Jakarta Transportation Department, Ujang Harmawan, said that they have urged road users to find alternative routes. However, the restriction of large vehicles is still awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Transportation. “We will coordinate with transportation companies in the western region. The Provincial Government has also sent a letter to the central government. We will update you later,” said Ujang.
Previously, the Jakarta Bina Marga Department confirmed that the construction of the Latumeten flyover in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, is on schedule. The construction process has begun with the signing of a cooperation agreement on October 24, 2025, with PT. Modern Widya Technical as the implementing contractor. Currently, the project has officially entered the initial stage, and it is expected that the flyover will be completed by December 2026.
“The construction is on schedule. In October 2025, it has officially entered the initial stage,” said the Head of the Data and Information Center of the Jakarta Bina Marga Department, Wiwik Wahyuni, on Wednesday (October 29th), as quoted by Antara. Wiwik emphasized that the project still requires several initial preparation stages before the physical construction begins. This includes the socialization process for residents around Latumeten Road, Grogol, West Jakarta. “(The project) is currently in the design and planning stage, preparation for implementation socialization, soil investigation, and surveying,” she said.