LRT Jakarta Phase 1B Project Skyway Passes Wiyoto Wiyono Toll Road 100 Percent Connected

JAKARTA - PT LRT Jakarta revealed that the construction of an overpass on Jalan Tol Ir. Wiyoto Wiyono in the LRT Jakarta Phase 1B Velodrome-Manggarai project has been 100 percent connected on January 9, 2026.

This connection is one of the most crucial phases in the construction of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B, considering that the line runs over an active toll road with high traffic volume. The 120-meter-long girder was carried out without completely closing the toll road.

Jakpro's Director of Engineering and Development Dian Takdir said the crossing was a critical point in the entire Jakarta LRT Phase 1B route.

"The crossing over the Ir. Wiyoto Wiyono Toll Road is one of the critical points on the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B track. We are grateful that the connection process can be completed according to plan," Dian said in a statement, Tuesday, January 13.

He explained that the success was inseparable from the coordination and collaboration of all parties involved in the project.

Technically, the construction of the crossing is carried out using the balanced cantilever method, namely the construction of the structure gradually and balanced from two sides. This method is chosen to maintain the precision of the structure while minimizing traffic disruption below it.

The connection of the Wiyoto Wiyono Toll Road also marks the physical connection of the Jakarta LRT flyover from Kelapa Gading to Pramuka Street. This line connects the North Jakarta, East Jakarta, and Central Jakarta areas through an integrated flyover rail network.

"This achievement reflects the solid collaboration between Jakpro, contractors, toll operators, and stakeholders," said Dian.

Jakpro noted that by the end of December 2025, the progress of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B construction had reached 89.22 percent. A number of major structures in the Jalan Pemuda, Jalan Pramuka, Jalan Tambak, and Jalan Sultan Agung corridors have been connected.

Meanwhile, track work has reached 4.7 kilometers of the total length of the 12.8 kilometer track. Architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work is also underway at the BPKP Pramuka Station, Pramuka Market Station, Matraman Station, and Manggarai Station.

Apart from the construction aspect, the Jakarta LRT is also projected to have a significant environmental impact. This electric-based transportation mode is considered capable of reducing carbon emissions per passenger per kilometer compared to private vehicles.

The increase in the number of users of the Jakarta LRT also reflects the shift in people's behavior towards public transportation. This condition has a direct impact on reducing congestion and reducing carbon footprints in urban areas.

Collectively, the operation of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1A and Phase 1B is projected to reduce emissions by up to 2,927,250 tons of CO₂e, with a target of increasing the number of passengers to 18 million people by 2028.