JAKARTA - Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi and Kakorlantas Inspector General Aan Suhanan reviewed the progress of the construction of the railway line at Simpang Joglo, Solo. He said, the construction of the elevated railroad (launch) bridge will be completed in September 2024.

"Kami lihat tadi progressnya relatif sesuai dengan rencana. Insyaallah bulan September selesai," tutur Menhub, Minggu 14 April.

The Simpang Joglo railroad bridge is part of the construction of the Solo - Semarang railway doubles phase 1 Solo Balapan - Kalioso segment along 10 kilometers of spoor (Km'sp). The Simpang Joglo rail bridge is the longest elevated rail in Indonesia, which is expected to overcome congestion at the intersection of the Joglo intersection, Solo.

The design of the flyover construction has adopted local wisdom in the city of Solo, namely Batik Sidoductti, Klewer Market and Keraton.

"At this Joglo intersection, there are seven roads. So imagine if there is a train passing by, it can be half an hour in traffic. For that we are innovating, a concept such as a structure that can also become an icon of the city of Solo," continued the Minister of Transportation.

Meanwhile, Kakorlantas Inspector General of Police. Aan Suhanan said that the Joglo intersection was indeed a long traffic jam when the train passed. The area is also prone to accidents.

"With the operation of this flyover, this is a solution to unravel congestion at Simpang Joglo and also ensure traffic safety because there is no longer a level of track," he said.


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