Pedestrian underpass nearing completion

JAKARTA: The city's builders are about half done with a pedestrian underpass in front of Kota train station, beritajakarta.com reported on Tuesday.

"Looking at the progress of construction, and especially taking into consideration that the work area is an open one, I am optimistic it will be completed in December, Jakarta Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said.

The Rp 22 billion (about US$2.2 million) underpass project is expected to make it easier for pedestrians crossing the busy road in front of the train station. --JP