Pedestrian bridge

Pedestrian bridge

From Kompas

The newly completed Jl. Pramuka overpass, which is near Jl. Penggalang and Jl. H. Murthado/Apotik Restu, has claimed the lives of three housewives and an elementary school student. All of them have been run over by vehicles driven by reckless drivers.

The fact that the location of an elementary school and a market near the road is part of the reason why the accidents have occurred. The road which links two busy areas is also heavy with traffic, especially during peak hour every morning.

The government, particularly the ministry of public works and the city administration, should pay attention to the problem. I think a pedestrian bridge connecting Jl. Penggalang and Jl. H. Murthado/Apotik Restu should be constructed immediately before the road claims more lives.

The motorists passing along the road are mostly unaware of their speed because of the road's smooth surface.

ADI NURRIDWAN

Jakarta