Reason Pramono Anung Dismantles 'Love-Hate' Rasuna Said Footbridge: Not Disability-Friendly

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has revealed the main reason behind the decision to dismantle one of the footbridges (JPO) that went viral as the ‘Love-Hate Relationship’ bridge on Jalan HR Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta. The move was taken because the old structure is considered unfriendly for people with disabilities.

The statement was made by Pramono after directly inspecting the condition of the two footbridges in the Kuningan area, South Jakarta, on Sunday (9/8).

‘The reason, the one JPO (on Rasuna Said) we will dismantle is because that one is truly not friendly to disabilities,’ Pramono asserted.

Based on the field inspection, the old footbridge owned by the Jakarta Provincial Government has a significant height difference with the surrounding area. Additionally, the facility is not equipped with a supporting lift, making mobility difficult for the public, especially disabled groups.

‘The old one no longer has a lift, so it is not easy for the public to access, especially people with disabilities,’ Pramono said.

With the dismantling of the old footbridge, only one footbridge will operate at that location. The Jakarta Provincial Government has ensured that the new footbridge, which is integrated with the LRT and KAI stations, will be retained and its maintenance quality improved.

Pramono confirmed that the functionality and condition of the lift in the new footbridge will be checked regularly to ensure ease and comfort for all pedestrians.

‘And for the new one, the maintenance will be fully improved and made easier, including the lift and so on, which we have already checked, so hopefully it will no longer be a Love and Hate relationship,’ Pramono explained.

From the evaluation, both footbridges essentially served the same function as a crossing facility for residents and access to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) mass transport. However, the old footbridge, assembled in the 1980s or early 1990s, was considered to reflect weak policy coordination regarding public facilities in the past.

Therefore, the Jakarta Provincial Government officially demolished the old structure and focused services on the more modern integrated footbridge.