Pramono Targets 6,500 km of Jakarta Cables to be Moved Underground within 5 Years
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has set a target to move all the tangled cables currently on Jakarta’s road surfaces underground within five years. The total network of cables to be addressed reaches approximately 6,500 kilometres (km).
Pramono stated this during an inspection of cable tidying efforts in the Tebet area, South Jakarta, on Thursday (10/09/2026). He noted that the Jakarta Provincial Government now possesses the legal framework to implement the Integrated Utility Network Facilities (SJUT) arrangement.
“In accordance with Regional Regulation Number 8 of 2025 as of December, we now have the legal umbrella to regulate what is called the arrangement of integrated utility network facilities, or SJUT,” said Pramono.
According to him, the arrangement involves lowering cables that have traditionally been mounted on poles. Currently, communication cables are the type of cable that can be moved underground first.
“In principle, there are two types of cables: one for communication and one for electricity. At this stage, the ones that can be moved underground are those related to communication. Meanwhile, cables related to electricity still require more time,” he added.
Pramono mentioned that cable tidying has already been implemented in several locations, such as Jalan Dr. Supomo. He expressed his desire for the programme to extend beyond a few road segments to cover the entirety of Jakarta.
“To be honest, I am planning that within 5 years, all cables present on the surface can be moved underground,” he revealed.
He noted that the length of the network requiring attention is approximately 6,500 km. He believes the five-year target is achievable if the arrangement involves all parties, including business entities and the private sector.
“Whether 5 years is possible or not depends on the fact that approximately 6,500 kilometres must be handled. However, if this is handled totally—meaning it does not rely solely on the Public Works Department (Bina Marga)—I am confident it can be done,” he explained.
Pramono stated that private sector involvement is essential for the programme. The Jakarta Provincial Government will also open opportunities for cooperation with business entities, as the arrangement of SJUT is considered to have business potential.
“Therefore, private sector involvement is very much needed to do this together because the legal framework is already in place. We believe that from a business perspective, this is also attractive,” he added.