Road Construction in IKN Workers' Housing Estate Reaches Final Stage
The Ministry of Public Works is committed to completing road infrastructure to support connectivity in the Core Zone of the New Government Centre (KIPP) of Indonesia’s new capital, IKN. This commitment is demonstrated through road construction within KIPP that has entered its final phase this year.
One such project is the Workers’ Housing Area (HPK) Road Improvement Package, designed to provide connectivity within the workers’ housing estate. This housing area is also connected to other zones including the defence and security area, residences for the State Intelligence Agency and national police, and the legislative zone.
PT Bangun Cipta Kontraktor (BCK) and PT Panca Karya Sentosa (PKS) are collaborating as contractors entrusted by the Ministry of Public Works. Work Cooperation Authority Rizal Hartanto confirmed that the road work in the HPK area undertaken by BCK-PKS is located within an already densely populated residential environment and between two main access roads at OIKN, namely LS-2 and LS-4.
This presents particular challenges in implementation. BCK-PKS must meet completion targets according to contract whilst prioritising effective coordination and communication with surrounding residents and neighbouring work packages to avoid disruption. “Given these conditions, we are implementing an acceleration strategy whilst maintaining quality and work safety standards,” said Rizal in an official statement on Sunday, 8 March.
Work is being carried out simultaneously with increased resources, including equipment and labour, according to requirements, and extended working hours to meet established timelines. Using this approach, the contractors achieved 70% progress by early March 2026, with the remaining 30% targeted for completion by July 2026 in accordance with the contract.
The project covers 3.3 kilometres and includes modern underground utility systems, pedestrian areas, cycling paths, and parks supported by intelligent technology. The road sections in the HPK area comprise two types: right-of-way (ROW) sections with 24-metre width and ROW sections with 16-metre width.
As an environmentally friendly city implementing smart city concepts, IKN applies shared street design that allows motor vehicles and cyclists to use the same lane. The 16-metre wide (right-of-way) roads are also equipped with gardens and trees that beautify the road area and provide separation from pedestrians to ensure road user safety.
Smart city concepts are also applied to support the sustainability of roads in this area. Motion sensor technology on street lighting and pedestrian lights allows lamps to automatically adjust light levels when movement is detected below them. Street lighting uses energy from batteries charged by solar cells as renewable energy sources.
Subsequently, plant irrigation systems are controlled by automatic time sensors to water plants at predetermined times. Drinking water fountains are also installed at several strategic locations, given the drinking water utility network already available within utility tunnels.
Road construction in KIPP is expected to be more than ordinary road construction focused solely on pavement structure. It is building roads and infrastructure that are continuous and sustainable to support IKN as an environmentally friendly world city.