SDN Nglarang Affected by Jogja-Solo Toll Road Demolished, Students Study in Library-Auditorium

The demolition process of SDN Nglarang in Kapanewon Mlati, Sleman, affected by the Jogja-Solo toll road, began on Monday (27 April). The work is scheduled to take place over two weeks, with teaching and learning activities (KBM) continuing with several adjustments.

Head of SDN Nglarang, Endah Sri Sulistyowati, explained that the demolition covers three classrooms, the kitchen, and toilets. Temporarily, class 4 students have been moved to the library, while classes 5 and 6 are accommodated in the auditorium, which has been partitioned into two learning spaces.

“For classes 4, 5, and 6, we are temporarily relocating them. Class 4 to the library, and classes 5 and 6 to the auditorium, which we have arranged accordingly,” said Endah when met by reporters on Wednesday (29 April 2026).

She recounted that the demolition process started with the installation of fencing on Saturday, followed by the actual dismantling on Sunday morning. The school has also coordinated with relevant agencies to ensure environmental safety before KBM commences.

“The demolition was scheduled for Friday, 24 April, but the fencing was installed on Saturday. Then the dismantling began on Sunday morning,” she stated.

Endah noted that the demolition is estimated to last two weeks. During this period, the school will continue to coordinate with the department if any conditions potentially endangering students are found, including the possibility of distance learning.

Additionally, the school has requested project workers to conduct noisy activities outside school hours.

“The demolition is estimated to take two weeks. I also asked that if they use noisy equipment for the demolition, please do it later in the day after the children have gone home. And they understand this,” she said.

From a safety perspective, the school has implemented strict rules to prevent students from approaching the project area. Supervision has also been tightened, especially during break times.

“We continuously remind students not to approach the demolition area. We have also increased supervision because children’s curiosity is quite high,” she added.

Although there were initial concerns about dust, the frequent rainy weather has minimised its impact. The school has also prepared masks for students as a precautionary measure.

Meanwhile, regarding the school’s relocation, Endah said the process is still awaiting the permitting stage at the provincial level. The planned location is currently an empty plot of land.

“We are still waiting for developments from the government. Essentially, the process for the permit goes up to the provincial level,” she concluded.