JAKARTA - The Velodrome-Manggarai LRT Jakarta Phase 1B flyover crossing above the Ir Wiyoto Wiyono Toll Road has been connected 100 percent on Friday, January 9.
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," said Director of Engineering and Development of PT Jakarta Propertindo (Perseroda), Dian Takdir, quoted by Antara.
Dian said this achievement reflects the solid collaboration between PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro), contractors, toll operators and stakeholders.
The 120-meter-long "girder" layout has a high level of complexity because it passes over an active toll road with heavy traffic without total closure.
The construction is carried out using the "balanced cantilever" method, namely the gradual and balanced construction of the two sides so that the precision of the structure is maintained with minimal traffic disruption.
"This is in line with the 'progress' of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B development which has reached 89.22 percent by the end of 2025," he said.
The success of the connection of the crossing is not only a technical achievement, but also marks the physical connection of the Jakarta LRT flyover from Kelapa Gading to Pramuka Street.
This line connects North Jakarta, East Jakarta and Central Jakarta through an integrated elevated rail network. Then a number of major structures in the Jalan Pemuda, Jalan Pramuka, Jalan Tambak and Jalan Sultan Agung corridors have also been connected.
Track work has reached 4.7 kilometers (km) out of a total of 12.8 km, while architectural and mechanical, electrical and "plumbing" (MEP) work is underway at the BPKP Pramuka Station, Pramuka Market Station, Matraman Station and Manggarai Station.
In terms of the environment, the Jakarta LRT, which operates using electricity, plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions per passenger per kilometer compared to private vehicles.
The increase in the number of users of the Jakarta LRT also reflects a shift in people's behavior towards public transportation, which has an impact on reducing congestion and reducing urban carbon footprints.
Collectively, the operation of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1A and 1B is projected to achieve a reduction in emissions of 2,927,250 tons of CO₂e with a target of increasing the number of passengers to 18 million passengers by 2028.
In line with the development policy under the leadership of DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung, this project is part of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government's efforts to realize Jakarta as a global city.
LRT Jakarta contributes to filling the "gap" in city development indicators, especially in providing comfortable urban space to live in, a clean and sustainable environment, connected intra- and inter-city accessibility, and sustainable innovation capacity.
"The resumption of the crossing on the Ir Wiyoto Wiyono Toll Road is an important momentum towards the next stage of completion, as well as confirming Jakpro's commitment to providing a reliable, safe and sustainable public transportation system for Jakarta residents," he said.
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