Strong River Currents Erode Lebakngok Bridge in Cirebon
The Lebakngok bridge in Cirebon is being eroded by strong river currents, with parts of the road almost hanging over the water. Immediate action is being taken to ensure that access for residents is not cut off.
The Cimanuk-Cisanggarung River Basin Authority (BBWS Cimancis) will immediately carry out repairs on the Lebakngok bridge in Argasunya Village, Harjamukti District, which has been eroded by strong river currents. “We will install riprap and prepare a flow breaker on the Lebakngok bridge. This step is taken as an effort to prevent the bridge’s foundation from being further eroded, especially if further flooding occurs,” said Head of BBWS Cimancis, Dwi Agus Kuncoro, on Wednesday (February 25).
Repairs will focus on controlling the river flow so that it no longer hits the unstable banks around the bridge’s foundation. “So that if there is another flood, the water will be directed and will not hit the river bank on the side of the vulnerable land,” said Dwi.
In the initial stage, BBWS is normalizing the river flow to stabilize the current and reduce water pressure on the bridge structure. After the current is controlled, reinforcement will be carried out on the base of the pillar using the riprap method or arranging stones around the foundation. “The pillar is still strong enough, so we will focus on protecting its base first with stones from around the location to be more efficient,” explained Dwi.
The work process will begin this week with the support of heavy equipment that enters through the downstream river route. The work is targeted to be completed in the next few weeks, while observing the development of field conditions and the river’s water discharge.
When asked about the cause of the erosion of the Lebakngok bridge foundation, Dwi said that geologically, the area is dominated by clay stones that are easily eroded. This condition makes a number of infrastructure in the area have a fairly high level of vulnerability when river currents are strong, such as during this rainy season. In addition to soil factors, the lack of vegetation on the river bank also accelerates the erosion process. “So natural protection such as soil-retaining plants needs to be maintained,” said Dwi.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Cirebon, Effendi Edo, said that the repair of the Lebakngok bridge is important because it is an important connecting access for residents. “The local government is collaborating with BBWS for accelerated repair efforts because the bridge is a very important connecting access for residents,” said Edo.
Edo also said that in addition to riprap, a flow breaker will also be installed about 50 meters from the bridge to reduce water pressure towards the bank. It is targeted that in the next few weeks, road access can return to normal, while waiting for further budgeting for comprehensive infrastructure strengthening.
As is known, the Lebakngok bridge was once eroded by river currents until almost part of the road. The soil under the road collapsed into the river, while four-wheeled vehicles can no longer pass for the time being. (H-3)
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